John 15:12

No Greater Love · John 15:9–17
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Translations

Modern
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Traditional
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Literal
This is My commandment, that you should love one another as I have loved you.
Latin
Hoc est præceptum meum, ut diligatis invicem, sicut dilexi vos.

Original

Greek
English
This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Notes

  • This is My commandment … love each other: See 13:34.

  • Jesus demonstrated his love by sacrificing his life at the cross.

Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, instructing them to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Fellowship First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Love New Commandment

Topics

Christian Conduct: Loving One Another Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Community Empathy Fellowship of the Righteous Forgiving your Enemies Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Helping Others How to Treat Others Hurting Other Believers Jesus, the Christ: Love of Love of Man for Man Love to Man: After the Example of Christ Love to Man: Commanded by Christ Loving Difficult People Loving Others Loving Unconditionally Loving your Neighbor Organ Donation Righteousness: Fruits of Sacrifice Self Love The Love of Christ: To be Imitated