John 15:13
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Read in Context
11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
Understanding This Verse
Jesus explains sacrificial love to His disciples before His crucifixion.
The greatest demonstration of love is selfless sacrifice for others.
Compare Translations
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
“greater love than this hath no one, that any one his life may lay down for his friends;”
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
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