💫WEB · John 15:12

What does John 15:12 mean?

"“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you."

— John 15:12 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

9

Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.

10

If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.

11

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

12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

13

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

14

You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.

15

No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn’t know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you.

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