John 15:12
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.
What this verse means
The command is short enough to memorize and deep enough for a lifetime: love one another.
A short prayer
Lord, make love my default setting today — the way You have loved me.
Read in context — John 15
10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
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.
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“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:”Numbers 6:24
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“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24