Joh 13:34 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 13:34-35: 13:34-35 That the disciples were to love one another was not a new commandment (see Lev 19:18 ). However, that they were to love each other with the sort of love modeled by Jesus was dramatic. Jesus’ love for God was expressed in perfect obedience (John 14:31 ); now this kind of love was his command—that disciples express their love for Jesus in committed obedience.

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bLev 19:18►

cJohn 14:31►

‏ John 13:34

Summary for John 13:34-35: 13:34-35 ^a That the disciples were to love one another was not a new commandment (see Lev 19:18 ^b). However, that they were to love each other with the sort of love modeled by Jesus was dramatic. Jesus’ love for God was expressed in perfect obedience (John 14:31 ^c); now this kind of love was his command—that disciples express their love for Jesus in committed obedience.