Berean Standard Bible
“So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.”
Right after mentioning Cain's murder of Abel, John turns to his readers, who may have been feeling pressure and rejection. Throughout his writings, John uses world to mean human society organized apart from God.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Don’t be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.
King James Version (KJV)
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world has no love for you.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Do not wonder, my brethren, if the world does hate you;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Hermanos míos, no os maravilléis si el mundo os aborrece.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Así que, hermanos, no les extrañe que el mundo los aborrezca.
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