But I chose you (αλλ' εγω εξελεξαμην υμας). First aorist middle indicative of εκλεγω. See this same verb and tense used for the ch…

You have not chosen me. The word here translated chosen is that from which the word elect is derived, and it means the s…

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you.—Compare Luke 6:12 and following, and in this Gospel John 6:70;[Reference J…

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…

The disciples had not followed Jesus by some chance impulse; they had been chosen. He had invited them to interview him (1:39), he had promised to …

You have not chosen me. He declares even more clearly that it must not be ascribed to their own merit, but to His grace, that they have ar…

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you
Not but that they had made choice of him as their Lord and Master, Saviour and R…

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, …