John 15:17

So this is my law for you: Have love one for another.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

These things I command you, that ye love one another.

In Context

16You did not take me for yourselves, but I took you for myself; and I gave you the work of going about and producing fruit which will be for ever; so that whatever request you make to the Father in my name he may give it to you.

18If you are hated by the world, keep in mind that I was hated by the world before you.

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Cross References

1 Peter 2:17Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

Matthew Henry on John 15:10-18

Christ's Love to His Disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my… Read the whole commentary →

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