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John 14:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 14:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 14 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”
John 14:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 14:21
Jesus declares 'He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me' (ho echon tas entolas mou kai teron autas ekeinos estin ho agapon me). Having and keeping commandments evidences genuine love. The present participles echon (having) and teron (keeping) indicate ongoing possession and practice. Jesus defines authentic love as obedient discipleship, not mere profession. The promise follows: 'and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father' (ho de agapon me agapethesetai hypo tou patros mou). Loving Jesus secures the Father's love - not to earn it but as the Father's respo...
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Cross-References for John 14:21
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“keep my commandments.”
“God's love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him:”
“that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.”
“that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment”
“I also have loved you. Remain in my love.”
“because you have loved me”
“if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“and you shall be clean: from all your filthiness”
“let's not love in word only”