John 15:13
No one has greater love than this, that he may lay down his soul for his friends.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 commandment, that you may love one another, as I loved you.
14You are my friends, if you may do those things which I command you.
Cross References
John 10:15as the Father knows Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep.
Ephesians 5:2and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
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 →