If the world hate [ε ι μ ι σ ε ι]. Literally, hates. The indicative mood with the conditional particle assumes the fact as existing : If the world hates you, as it does.

Ye know [γ ι ν ω σ κ ε τ ε]. This may also be rendered as imperative : Know ye.

It hated [μ ε μ ι σ η κ ε ν]. The perfect tense, hath hated. The hatred continues to the present time.

Before it hated you [π ρ ω τ ο ν υ μ ω ν]. Literally, first in regard of you. See on 1 15.

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Old Testament