John 15:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“This is my command: that you keep on loving each other just as I have loved you.

Berean Standard Bible:

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

American Standard Version:

This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

This{G3778} is{G2076} my{G1699} commandment{G1785}, That{G2443} ye love{G25} one another{G240}, as{G2531} I have loved{G25} you{G5209}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 John 4:21

  • And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

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.

1 Peter 4:8

  • And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

1 John 3:23

  • ¶ And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

Romans 12:10

  • [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Ephesians 5:2

  • And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

1 Peter 3:8

  • ¶ Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:

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Commentary for John 15:12

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3778
    There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὗτος
    Transliteration: hoûtos
    Pronunciation: how'-tahee
    Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
  2. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  3. Strong's Number: G1699
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμός
    Transliteration: emós
    Pronunciation: em-os'
    Description: from the oblique cases of ἐγώ (ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἐμέ); my:--of me, mine (own), my.
  4. Strong's Number: G1785
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐντολή
    Transliteration: entolḗ
    Pronunciation: en-tol-ay'
    Description: from ἐντέλλομαι; injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription:--commandment, precept.
  5. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
  6. Strong's Number: G25
    There are 5851 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγαπάω
    Transliteration: agapáō
    Pronunciation: ag-ap-ah'-o
    Description: perhaps from (much) (or compare עֲגַב); to love (in a social or moral sense):--(be-)love(-ed). Compare φιλέω.
  7. Strong's Number: G240
    There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλήλων
    Transliteration: allḗlōn
    Pronunciation: al-lay'-lone
    Description: Genitive plural from ἄλλος reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with μετά or πρός).
  8. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
  9. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).