Behold, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn't know us, because it didn't know him.
World not know us -- the world that lies in wickedness. MH "Little does the world perceive the advancement and happiness of the genuine followers of Christ." Barnes "Does not understand our principles; the reasons of our conduct; the sources of our comforts and joys."