John 15:13
Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Noyes Bible
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 do what I command you.
Cross References
John 10:15even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I give my life for the sheep.
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you an offering and a sacrifice to God, of a sweet odor.
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 →