John 15:13

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

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In The King James Version

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

In Context

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.

14You are my friends, if you do whatever I enjoin you.

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Cross References

John 10:15even as Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad· knows me, and I know Abba 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 →

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