John 15:13
No one can give greater proof of love than by laying down their life for their friends.
Open English Bible (US)
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 command – love one another, as I have loved you.
14And you are my friends, if you do what I command you.
Cross References
John 10:15Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.
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 →