John 15:13
No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
In Context
12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.
14Ye are my friends if ye practise whatever I command you.
Cross References
John 10:15as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, even as the Christ loved us, and delivered himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.
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 →