John 13:34
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
What this verse means
Jesus' new command raises the bar: love others the way He has loved us.
A short prayer
Lord, You loved me first and best. Teach me to love people the same way.
Read in context — John 13
32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
36Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
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“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Psalms 16:11
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”Psalms 19:14