John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may abide in you, and your joy may be full.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, just as I have loved you.
Cross References
Luke 15:5and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:23and bring hither the stall-fed steer, and kill it; and let us eat, and be joyous.
John 3:29It is the bridegroom, who possesses the bride: and the friend of the bridegroom, standing by and hearing him, rejoiceth exceedingly at the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
John 16:33These things have I spoken to you, that ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good courage; I have overcome 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 →