John 15:11
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and your joy be made full.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I loved you.
Cross References
Luke 15:5And having found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:23and bring the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat and be merry.
John 3:29He that has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is made full.
John 16:33These things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
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 →