That ye may love one another (ινα αγαπατε αλληλους). Repetition of 13:34; 15:12. This very night the disciples had been guilty of …

These things I command you — that is, the things of which He has spoken from John 15:1 and following, and especi…

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: t…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Our Lord had said, I have ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit. Love is this f…

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 …

These things I command you. This too, was appropriately added, that the Apostles might know that mutual love among ministers is demanded a…

These things I command you
The doctrines which Christ spoke, as one having authority, concerning the vine and branch…

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, …