King James Version
John 15:11 in the King James Version says “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” — study this verse from John chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11 · KJV
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“might be full”
G4137to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute
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