Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 15:12 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for John 15:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
John 15:12 (KJV)
Commentary on John 15:12
Jesus gives His commandment: 'This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you' (haute estin he entole he eme, hina agapate allelous kathos egapesa hymas). While the Torah commanded neighbor-love (Leviticus 19:18), Jesus' command is new in its standard: 'as I have loved you.' The aorist egapesa points to specific demonstration - supremely the Cross. The command is singular entole (commandment) though it encompasses everything - love fulfills all law (Romans 13:10). The quality of love is defined by Christ's example: self-sacrificial, humble, forgiving, persevering. This mu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:12
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“that he who loves God should also love his brother.”
“for love covers a multitude of sins.”
“that you love one another”
“even as Christ also loved you”
“that we should believe in the name of his Son”
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”
“be all like-minded”
“love one another from the heart fervently:”
“that we should love one another;”
“you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another”