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But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father commanded me, even so I do. Arise, let us go from here.
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Obedience as Proof of Love
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus' primary motivation for going to the cross was to demonstrate his profound love for the Father. He explicitly states his actions are so "that the world may know that I love the Father." As several scholars note, the greatest evidence of our love for God is our obedience to His commands, and Jesus' ultimate act of obedience serves as the perfect model.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That the world may know that I love the Father. This was so that it could not be alleged that his virtue had not been subjected to tri…
But that the world may know (αλλ' ινα γνω ο κοσμος). Purpose clause with ινα and the second aorist active subjunctive of γινωσκω. …
19th Century
Anglican
The most probable arrangement of this verse is to omit the period after “so I do,” and to consider all down to this point as governed by “that.” We…
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Baptist
From now on I will not talk much with you, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has nothing in me. But that the world may know that I…
“The prince of this world” refers to Satan. Jesus was constantly aware of Satan’s hostile presence and was preparing for his last attack. Satan fir…
16th Century
Protestant
But that the world may know. Some think that these words should be read as closely connected with the words, Arise, let us go…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But that the world may know Not the wicked and unbelieving world, but the world of God's elect, such as are brought …
Christ raises the expectations of His disciples to something beyond what they thought was their greatest happiness. His time was now short; He ther…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord consoled His disciples by mentioning what directly affected them: He promised them that they could approach the Father, t…
