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John 15:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and [that] your joy might be full.

John 15:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 15:11

Theological / Devotional

My joy. The joy of Christ lay in the consciousness of a successfully accomplished mission. The Saviour had joy in carrying out the divine purpose in man’s redemption and in enduring that men might be saved. His purpose in life was to glorify His Father.

Your joy. Joy is the second of the graces of the Spirit listed by Paul (Gal. 5:22). True joy is not found in noisy laughter or in giddy excitement caused by the world’s shallow pleasures. The Christian finds his joy in resting in the love of Christ, in victories won, and in unselfish service for humanity. Joy will reach its highest realization in the world to come, but a high degree of joy may be experienced here and now by those who abide in Christ.

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