John 13:34-35
What is written? (ESV)
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
What does it say?
I [Jesus] give you a new commandment to love each other, just as I have loved you. This is how anyone will know that you are disciples of mine, with the love that you have for one another.
What is its immediate context?
This entire section of Scripture (John 13-17) is Jesus in the upper room with the twelve apostles. He is speaking to them directly and giving them instructions about his coming death and what will follow. Jesus will begin to wash their feet.
How John 13:34-35 is applied across Bible answers
What is Godly love?
We are to love each other as Christ loved us. Jesus loved us by humbling Himself, offering Himself as a sacrifice for sin, and forgiving those that believe and obey.
