If ye do (εαν ποιητε). Condition of third class with εαν and the present active subjunctive, "if ye keep on doing," not just spasm…

Ye are my friends . . .—Stress should be placed upon the pronoun, “Ye are My friends . . .” “You are th…

That my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. Great…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Having said, If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, He shows what commandme…

Again Jesus defines friendship in terms of obedience. Christian friendship is more than a casual acquaintance; it is a partnership of mutual esteem…

You are my friends (John 15:14). He does not mean that we obtain so great an honor by our own merit, but only reminds them of …

You are my friends
This is an application of the foregoing passage, and more, clearly explains it. The character of …

Those whom God loves as a Father can despise the hatred of the entire world. Just as the Father loved Christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his …

1. Previously, our Lord urged us to love our neighbor based on His example. Here, Christ shows His disciples the benefit conferred on them, …