John 15:13
No one has greater sincere love than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
God's Living Word (portions)
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 you sincerely love one another, just as I have sincerely loved you.
14You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.
Cross References
John 10:15just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
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 →