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John 15

John 15:13

No Greater Love · John 15:9–17
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Translations

Modern
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Traditional
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Literal
Greater love has no one than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.
Latin
Majorem hac dilectionem nemo habet, ut animam suam ponat quis pro amicis suis.

Original

Greek
English
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Notes

John 15:12–13

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

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

John 15:1–27

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 First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Love New Commandment

Topics

Acts of Kindness Agape Love Appreciating One Another Being Selfish Blood Transfusion Character of Christ: Loving Church Security Community Eucharist Fidelity God Loves Me God's Love for You Help Others Heroes Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Love of Lack of Love Love of Man for Man Loving Each Other Loving Unconditionally Manhood Memorial Day Military Service Organ Donation Our First Love Police Remembrance Risk Sacrifice Sacrifice Yourself Self Sacrifice Serving in the Military Sisterly Love Suffering: Vicarious The Atonement: Exhibits The: Love of Christ The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Dying for Us Tough Love True Friends Unconditional Love