John 15:16-18

New International Version - UK

¹⁶ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. ¹⁷ This is my command: love each other.

The world hates the disciples

¹⁸ ‘If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.