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John 15:12

+ 15:12. MP: Messiah establishes that obedience is more desired to God than sacrifice. (Ps 40:6-8) “This is my commandment, that you have agapao ·total devotion love· to one another, even as I have shown agapao ·total devotion love· to you.

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In The King James Version

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

In Context

11I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.

13Greater agape ·unconditional love· has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

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Cross References

John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that you show agapao ·total devotion love· to one another. Just as I have had agapao ·totally devoted love· towards you, you also show agapao ·totally devoted love· to one another.

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 →

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