John 15:25

Written in their law - See on John 10:34 ; (note). These words are taken from Psalm 69:4 . This psalm is applied to Christ, John 2:17 ; John 19:28 ; to the vengeance of God against Judea, Acts 1:20 . The psalm seems entirely prophetic of Christ. His deep abasement is referred to, Psalm 69:2-5 ; his prayer for his disciples and followers, Psalm 69:6 ; that for himself, in the garden of Gethsemane, Psalm 69:15-19 ; his crucifixion, Psalm 69:20-22 ; the vengeance of God against the Jews, from Psalm 69:23-29 ; the glorious manner in which he gets out of all his sufferings, Psalm 69:30 ; the abolition of the Mosaic rites and ceremonies, Psalm 69:31 , compared with Isaiah 66:3 ; and, finally, the establishment of the Gospel through the whole world, in Psalm 69:33 ; and following verses. The reader will do well to consult the psalm before he proceeds.