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John 15:13

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 15:13

Theological / Devotional

Greater love. The “new commandment” (ch. 13:34; cf. ch. 15:12) enjoined the disciples to exercise the same love toward one another that Jesus had manifested toward them. The extent of that love Jesus now revealed. That love led Him to lay down His life for them. However, His love exceeded that which He now commends: “While we were yet sinners” He died for us (see Rom. 5:6–8).

Friends. See on v. 14.

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