John 15:16-18

New Life Version

¹⁶ You have not chosen Me, I have chosen you. I have set you apart for the work of bringing in fruit. Your fruit should last. And whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you.

The Christian and the World

¹⁷ “This is what I tell you to do: Love each other. ¹⁸ If the world hates you, you know it hated Me before it hated you.