John 15:17

I repeat what I have commanded you: Love each other.”

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

These things I command you, that ye love one another.

In Context

16You did not decide to become my disciples. Instead, I chose you, so that you would do many things that please him [MET]. The results of what you do will last forever. I also chose you so that my Father will do for you whatever you, using my authority, ask him to do [MTY].

18“The people who are opposed to God will hate you. When that happens, remember that they hated me first.

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Cross References

1 Peter 2:17Act respectfully toward everyone. Love all your fellow believers. Revere God, and honor the king.

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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