John 15:9

No Greater Love · John 15:9–17
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Translations

Modern
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.
Traditional
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
Literal
As the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you. Remain in My love.
Latin
Sicut dilexit me Pater, et ego dilexi vos. Manete in dilectione mea.

Original

Greek
English
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

Notes

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.

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Perseverance Shekinah Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Decision: General Scriptures Concerning God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Love: 0F Man for Jesus Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Unity of, with Christ The Love of Christ: To his Church The Love of God: Christ, the Especial Object of