“miracles” (NIV) = “works” (KJV) = ergon (Greek) = work, product, act, deed. This undoubtedly is speaking of the miracles of Jesus, but also much more. He is talking of His entire life. This is a similar truth to that found in (#7:46).

John 7:46  “No-one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards declared.

The tense of the verbs “seen” and “hated” is perfect which indicates a permanent attitude. His life continues to be a testimony to men and their rejection of it results in their continuing hated of Jesus and His Father.

When did anyone “see” the Father, especially in view (pun intended) of (1:18)? Probably in the sense of (14:9).

John 1:18  No-one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.

John 14:9  Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

Speaking of this verse, which is one sentence in KJV, Murray states, “This is a tremendous sentence. And when we stand face to face with the Cross, we admit its justice. There was no flaw in the presentation of the appeal of His love. Our rejection of that appeal was absolute and inexcusable. Granted that, in the fullest sense, none of those who slew Him were fully aware of what they were doing, yet they were themselves to blame for their ignorance.”