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I command these things to you, that you may love one another.
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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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That ye may love one another (ινα αγαπατε αλληλους). Repetition of 13:34; 15:12. This very night the disciples had been guilty of …
19th Century
Anglican
These things I command you — that is, the things of which He has spoken from John 15:1 and following, and especi…
Baptist
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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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 …
16th Century
Protestant
These things I command you. This too, was appropriately added, that the Apostles might know that mutual love among ministers is demanded a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These things I command you The doctrines which Christ spoke, as one having authority, concerning the vine and branch…
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Presbyterian
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, our Lord urged us to love our neighbor based on His example. Here, Christ shows His disciples the benefit conferred on them, …
