John 15:11

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

In Context

10If you may keep my commandments, abide in my love; as I have kept the commandments of my Father, and I abide in His love.

12This is my commandment, that you may love one another, as I loved you.

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Cross References

Luke 15:5And having found it, places it on his shoulders, rejoicing:

Luke 15:23and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry:

John 3:29The one having the bride is the Bridegroom: but the friend of the Bridegroom is the one standing and hearing him, rejoiceth with joy on account of the Bridegroom: This, my joy has been made complete.

John 16:33I have spoken these things to you, in order that you may have peace in me. In the world you have tribulation: but take courage; I have conquered the world.

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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