Joh 13:34 | MHM | STEP | v. 34 : Jesus gave them a new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” This love would be the sign that they truly belonged to Him. The standard for their love was Jesus’ own love—sacrificial, patient, and forgiving. This was a new commandment because it was based on Christ’s example and empowered by His Spirit (1 John 3:16 ).

‏ John 13:34

v. 34: Jesus gave them a new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” This love would be the sign that they truly belonged to Him. The standard for their love was Jesus’ own love—sacrificial, patient, and forgiving. This was a new commandment because it was based on Christ’s example and empowered by His Spirit (1 John 3:16 ^a).