John 15:10-11
What is written? (ESV)
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
What does it say?
Just as I [Jesus] have kept my Father’s commandments and therefore abide in His love, you will abide in my love if you keep my commandments. I’m telling you these things so that my joy will be in you and that your joy may be made complete.
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 instruction about his coming death and what will follow.
How John 15:10-11 is applied across Bible answers
What is a Christian’s joy?
Jesus addresses the apostles to keep His commandments in order that Jesus' joy would be their joy, and that it would be complete (e.g. "full").
