As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
Parallel translations
- WEB Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
- BSB As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.
- NKJV “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.
- NASB Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love.
- NLT “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
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Quick answer
As the Father loved Jesus, so Jesus loves His disciples, and He calls them to remain in His love. Believers are enfolded in divine love.
Overview
Jesus draws a stunning parallel: His love for the disciples mirrors the Father's eternal love for Him. The command to 'remain in my love' invites continued dwelling in that secure, gracious love. This love is the atmosphere of the abiding life, and the following verse shows that obedience is the way believers consciously remain in it.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- John 17:23–24I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
- John 17:26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
- 1 Jn 2:28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- Rev 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
- John 15:13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
- John 15:11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
- Eph 3:18May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
- Jude 1:20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
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