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If ye love me, keep my commandments.

If {G1437} ye love {G25} me {G3165}, keep {G5083} my {G1699} commandments {G1785}.

“If you love me, you will keep my commands;

If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

Commentary

Commentary on John 14:15 (KJV)

Verse Text: "¶ ‹If ye love me, keep my commandments.›"

Context: This verse is part of Jesus' farewell discourse to his disciples in the upper room, shortly before his crucifixion. Jesus is preparing them for his departure, promising the Holy Spirit, and explaining the nature of their relationship with him and the Father. He has just spoken about asking in his name and receiving. Here, he links their love for him directly to their actions.

Key Theme: The central message is that genuine love for Jesus is demonstrated through obedience to his commands. It establishes a clear and practical connection between inward affection and outward action. Love is not merely a feeling but an active commitment expressed in following Christ's teachings and example.

Linguistic Insight: The Greek word translated "keep" is tēreō (τηρέω). It means to guard, watch over, observe, or preserve. It implies more than just passive acknowledgement; it suggests an active watching over and diligent adherence to the commandments, holding them dear and important.

Cross-References:

  • 1 John 5:3 - "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
  • John 15:10 - "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love."
  • Matthew 7:21 - "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."

Practical Application: This verse challenges believers to examine their lives. Is their claim of love for Jesus reflected in their obedience to his teachings? It serves as a reminder that discipleship is characterized by both faith and faithful living according to Christ's commands, which are given for our good and his glory.

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Cross-References

  • 1 John 2:3 (391 votes)

    ¶ And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

  • 1 John 2:5 (391 votes)

    But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

  • 1 John 5:2 (301 votes)

    By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

  • 1 John 5:3 (301 votes)

    For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

  • John 14:21 (253 votes)

    He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

  • John 14:24 (253 votes)

    He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

  • 2 John 1:6 (225 votes)

    And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.