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The Foundation of Love
Scholars clarify that "These things" refers to all Jesus just taught: abiding in Him as the vine, His sacrificial friendship, and His choosing of them. This deep theological reality is the foundation and motivation that enables believers to love one another. Our love for each other flows directly from our shared relationship with Christ.
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AT Robertson
On John 15:17
That ye may love one another (ινα αγαπατε αλληλους). Repetition of 13:34; 15:12. This very night the disciples had been guilty of …
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:17
19th Century
Bishop
These things I command you — that is, the things of which He has spoken from John 15:1 and following, and especi…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:17
19th Century
Preacher
These things I command you, that ye love one another.
O you professors, who have no love to one another, you are breaking the King's…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:17
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 …
John Calvin
On John 15:17
16th Century
Theologian
These things I command you. This too, was appropriately added, that the Apostles might know that mutual love among ministers is demanded a…
John Gill
On John 15:17
17th Century
Pastor
These things I command you
The doctrines which Christ spoke, as one having authority, concerning the vine and branch…
Matthew Henry
On John 15:9–17
17th Century
Minister
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 …