RichTestOrg_en_tn/jhn/15/19.md

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If the world hates you ... therefore the world hates you

Jesus uses the term "world" in these verses as a metonym to refer to the people who do not belong to God and are opposed to him. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

love

This refers to human, brotherly love or love for a friend or family member.