1 John 3:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. Marvel not - if the world hate you - Expect no better treatment from unconverted Jews and Gentiles than Abel received from his wicked and cruel brother. This was a lesson to the Church, preparatory to martyrdom. Expect neither justice nor mercy from the men who are enemies of God. They are either full of malice and envy, hateful, hating one another, or they are specious, hollow, false, and deceitful.

"A foe to God was ne'er true friend to Man."

1 John 3:13

13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.