John 15:13
Greater loue then this hath no man, when any man bestoweth his life for his friendes.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 commandement, that ye loue one another, as I haue loued you.
14Ye are my friendes, if ye doe whatsoeuer I commaund you.
Cross References
John 10:15As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay downe my life for my sheepe.
Ephesians 5:2And walke in loue, euen as Christ hath loued vs, and hath giuen himselfe for vs, to be an offering and a sacrifice of a sweete smellling sauour to God.
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 →