John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
What this verse means
The greatest love is measured by what it is willing to lay down.
A short prayer
Jesus, thank You for laying down Your life. Teach me a love that costs something.
Read in context — John 15
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.
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