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The Litmus Test of Love
Commentators explain that this verse presents a clear spiritual diagnostic. A person's obedience to Christ's teachings is the direct and observable evidence of their love for Him. Conversely, a failure to keep His words reveals a lack of love, which, as one scholar notes, closes the door to communion with God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:24
18th Century
Theologian
The word which you hear is not mine. See Barnes on John 5:19. See Barnes on John 7:16.
AT Robertson
On John 14:24
He that loveth me not (ο μη αγαπων με). Present active articular participle of αγαπαω with negative μη, "the one who keeps on not …
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:24
19th Century
Bishop
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings.—He has shown in the previous verse how the Father and the Son can take up t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:24
19th Century
Preacher
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings:
There is much talk of loyalty to Christ, but the teachings of Christ are despised. Th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:24
Being obedient to Jesus’ words extends beyond keeping the charges he personally delivered. Jesus equated his teaching with the Father’s will. Thus,…
John Calvin
On John 14:24
16th Century
Theologian
He who loves me, but keeps not my words. As believers are mixed with unbelievers in the world, and as they must be agitated by various sto…
John Gill
On John 14:24
17th Century
Pastor
He that loves me not, keeps not my sayings
These words may have respect both to external professors of religion, who…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:18–24
17th Century
Minister
Christ promises that he would continue his care for his disciples. I will not leave you orphans, or fatherless, for though I leave you, yet I l…