John 15:11
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
12"This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.
Cross References
Isaiah 62:4You shall no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall your land any more be termed Desolate: but you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married.
Jeremiah 33:9This city shall be to me for a name of joy, for a praise and for a glory, before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do to them, and shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I procure to it.'
Luke 15:5When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Luke 15:23Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate;
John 3:29He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.
John 16:33I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! 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 →