Jesus' Commandment is Love - John 15:12-17

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In John 15:12-17, Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them, demonstrating the greatest love by laying down His life for His friends. He calls them friends rather than servants, as He has revealed the Father's will to them. Jesus reminds them that they were chosen to bear lasting fruit and that their love for one another is central to His command.

Vocabulary

Question Answer
διατάσσω I command
δίδῳ gives
μένετε remains, abides
καρπὸς fruit
ἐξελεξάμην I chose
δέδωκα I have given
ποιῶ I do
ἔστε you are
ψυχὴν life, soul
τίθησιν lays down, places