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Love One Another
33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you: ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’34A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.35By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
A new commandment I give unto you - In what sense are we to understand that this was a new commandment? Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, was a positive precept of the law, Lev 19:18, and it is the very same that Christ repeats here; how then was it new? Our Lord answers this question, Even As I have loved you. Now Christ more than fulfilled the Mosaic precept; he not only loved his neighbor As himself, but he loved him More than himself, for he laid down his life for men. In this he calls upon the disciples to imitate him; to be ready on all occasions to lay down their lives for each other. This was, strictly, a new commandment: no system of morality ever prescribed any thing so pure and disinterested as this. Our blessed Lord has outdone all the moral systems in the universe in two words: 1. Love your enemies; 2. Lay down your lives for each other.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
a new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another--This was the new feature of it. Christ's love to His people in giving His life a ransom for them was altogether new, and consequently as a Model and Standard for theirs to one another. It is not, however, something transcending the great moral law, which is "the old commandment" (Jo1 2:7, and see on Mar 12:28-33), but that law in a new and peculiar form. Hence it is said to be both new and old (Jo1 2:7-8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
A new commandment I give unto you,.... As parents, when they take their leave of their children, in their dying moments, give them proper instructions and orders, and lay their dying injunctions on them, so Christ taking his leave of his disciples, gives them his; which were, that they love one another: as brethren in the same family, children of the same Father, and fellow disciples with each other; by keeping and agreeing together, praying one for another, bearing one another's burdens, forbearing and forgiving one another, admonishing each other, and building up one another in faith and holiness: and this he calls "a new commandment"; that is, a very excellent one; as a "new name", and a "new song", denote excellent ones; or it is so called, because it is set forth by Christ, in a new edition of it, and newly and more clearly explained, than before; and being enforced with a new argument and pattern, never used before, as I have loved you; and to be observed in a new manner, not "in the oldness of the letter, but in the newness of the spirit": besides, though this commandment, as to the matter of it, is the same with that of Moses, Lev 19:18; yet it takes in more, and "new" objects; since by "neighbour" there, seems to be meant "the children of their people", the Jews; and so they understood it only of their countrymen, and of proselytes at furthest, whereas this reaches to any "other" person; see Rom 13:8; and as the measure, as well as the motive is new, for it is not now "as thy self", but "as I have loved you", the Jew has no reason to object as he does (m), to its being called a "new commandment": and its being "new", carries in it a reason or argument, why it should be observed, as does also the following clause; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another; than which, nothing can, or should, more strongly engage to it: as Christ has loved his people freely, notwithstanding all their unworthiness and ungratefulness, so should they love one another, though there may be many things in them observable, which are disagreeable; as Christ loves all his children without any distinction, so should they love one another, whether poor or rich, weaker or stronger, lesser or greater believers; and as Christ loves them not in word only, but in deed and in truth, so should they love one another with a pure heart fervently, and by love serve one another. (m) R. Isaac Chizzuk Emuna, l. 2. c. 54. p. 444.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
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.
John 13:34
Love One Another
33Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you: ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’34A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.35By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.”
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A New Attitude Towards People
By Francis Chan28K31:22JHN 13:34ROM 12:16EPH 4:32COL 3:12HEB 10:241PE 4:9This sermon emphasizes the transformation believers undergo when they accept Christ, becoming new creations and living differently from the world's patterns. It delves into the importance of unity and forgiveness within the church body, highlighting the need to bear with one another, forgive grievances, and let the peace of Christ rule in hearts. The message stresses the collective responsibility of believers to live in harmony, love, and unity as a reflection of God's love and to impact the world.
Chasing the Dragon 1 of 2
By Jackie Pullinger11K43:28TestimonyMAT 6:33MAT 23:37MRK 10:17LUK 4:18LUK 9:23JHN 13:34HEB 12:2In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jesus and a rich young man as described in Mark chapter 10. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds by reminding him of the commandments, which the young man claims to have kept since childhood. Jesus then tells him to sell all his possessions and give to the poor in order to have treasure in heaven. The preacher emphasizes the importance of fully surrendering to God and letting go of anything that may hinder one's relationship with Him, whether it be wealth or other attachments.
Is This Really Church
By Francis Chan10K58:16JHN 13:34This sermon challenges the traditional concept of church gatherings and emphasizes the importance of aligning with the biblical commands of loving one another, proclaiming the message of Christ, depending on the Holy Spirit, practicing communion, and prioritizing prayer. It calls for a reevaluation of what truly defines a church based on scriptural principles and encourages a shift towards a more authentic and sacrificial community focused on obedience to God's Word.
Testimony - Part 1
By Corrie Ten Boom9.2K30:23TestimonyMAT 10:22JHN 13:34ROM 5:5ROM 12:20EPH 4:6PHP 3:82TI 1:7In this video, a woman shares her personal experience of being imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding Jewish people in Holland. She spent 11 months in prison, including time in solitary confinement and a concentration camp where her sister died. Despite the difficult circumstances, she credits God for keeping her sweet and tender. She shares a message of encouragement to the audience, reminding them that suffering for Jesus is a privilege and that God will provide the strength needed in those moments. She concludes by reading a passage from 1 Peter 4:12, emphasizing the joy that awaits those who share in Christ's sufferings.
Commanded to Love - Part 1
By Derek Prince6.7K28:20JHN 13:34This sermon emphasizes the importance of love as a powerful tool to impact the world with the testimony of Jesus. It highlights the simplicity and depth of love as a commandment, not an option, and the significance of loving one another as Jesus loved us. The message stresses that love is a decision, a gut feeling, and a corporate commitment that reflects being born of God. It also explores how love is the perfect law of liberty, enabling believers to fulfill all commandments and experience true freedom.
Road to Reality - to Live Is Christ - Part 1
By K.P. Yohannan4.0K26:05Abundant LifeMAT 20:28LUK 19:10JHN 13:34In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that aligns with the teachings of Jesus. He questions why many Christians who have knowledge of the Bible still struggle with worldly desires and conflicts. The speaker shares a story of a friend who questioned this discrepancy and received a revelation from God. He highlights the need for Christians to have a burden for the lost and to commit their lives to reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus. The sermon concludes with an invitation to receive a free book that tells the story of the speaker's calling to launch Gospel for Asia, an organization focused on world missions.
Marks of a True Conversion (Become as Little Children to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven)
By George Whitefield3.6K53:44Audio BooksMAT 18:3MRK 9:43JHN 13:34ROM 14:191CO 6:9JAS 4:81JN 1:9In this sermon by George Whitfield, he begins by urging the congregation to examine their own souls and determine if they have truly been converted. He emphasizes the urgency of this self-reflection, as death can come unexpectedly and many may be carried into an unalterable state. Whitfield encourages the listeners to pray for God to search and try their hearts, and to reveal whether they are truly converted or not. He concludes by offering Jesus as the way of escape and the one who can convert them, urging them to come to Christ and be part of his heavenly kingdom.
(1 John #11) on Light and Love
By J. Glyn Owen3.6K42:05TruthLEV 19:18DEU 6:5JHN 13:341JN 2:7In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a story of an assassination and the power of forgiveness. The speaker recounts how a man named Parker was caught off guard by an assassin, but his wife, despite her initial shock, tells him to go and forgives him. Their young son, Ted, tearfully expresses that his father would have forgiven the shooter as well because he loved everyone. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impact of our words and actions on those we claim to love. They highlight the commandment to love one another, which has been present since the beginning and is a sign of discipleship. The speaker concludes by urging Christian people to not only see love as a duty but to truly understand its significance and live it out in their lives.
Seeking God for Power - Power to Love Until the End
By Zac Poonen2.4K59:21PowerMAT 5:39MAT 5:44JHN 7:38JHN 13:34ROM 5:51CO 13:2HEB 4:16In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and unity among believers. He challenges the idea that miracles and signs are the ultimate proof of being God's people. Instead, he argues that the greatest miracle is to love one another and remain in love until the end. The speaker references Jesus' example of loving his disciples until the very end and compares it to the miraculous act of raising the dead or healing the blind. He concludes that throughout the history of the church, the consistent and enduring love for one another is a greater miracle than any supernatural sign.
A Living Church
By Bakht Singh2.3K30:09ChurchEXO 20:3MAT 6:33JHN 13:34In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Divine Order in our lives. The congregation is encouraged to conform their souls to the teachings of God and strengthen their faith through fellowship and other means. The speaker mentions the need to be ready for the coming civilization and highlights the significance of purity, government service, and obedience to authority. The sermon also emphasizes the unity of the congregation as they strive to follow the Divine Order and fulfill their ministry and service to God.
Love of God - Part 1
By K.P. Yohannan1.9K41:02Love Of GodMAT 6:33JHN 3:16JHN 8:1JHN 13:34ROM 5:8In this sermon, the speaker describes a powerful encounter between Jesus and a woman who is filled with shame and guilt. Jesus holds her face and looks into her heart, healing her soul and removing her sin. He then tells her to go in peace and expresses his love for her. The speaker emphasizes that this is a beautiful example of God's love, which is also available to everyone. The sermon also mentions a conference called Renewing Your Passion and quotes a hymn about the immeasurable love of God.
A Passion of God
By Gayle Erwin1.9K47:26JHN 3:16JHN 13:34This sermon emphasizes the profound love and passion of God for us, highlighting the simplicity of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ, the importance of loving one another as God loves us, and the eternal life offered to all who believe. It explores the concept of God's unconditional love, the significance of choosing life over death, and the transformative power of God's love in our lives.
The Blessing of Obedience
By Jim Cymbala1.9K34:00ObediencePSA 119:2MAT 6:33JHN 13:34EPH 1:17HEB 4:12JAS 1:221JN 5:3In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of the Bible as both a human and divine book. He explains that the Bible contains human words and can be analyzed like any other book. The preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and highlights the need to surrender all aspects of our lives to Him. He shares examples of individuals, like D.L. Moody, who had a deep understanding of God's word despite their lack of formal education. The sermon concludes with a call to surrender to God and seek His help in living a life of obedience.
The Casual Receiving of Christ
By Carter Conlon1.8K00:00ChristPSA 8:3PRO 3:5MAT 5:44MAT 19:19MAT 22:37LUK 7:36JHN 13:34In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for God. He highlights the gratitude we should have for God's presence in our lives and the promises He has made to us. The preacher warns against trying to fit God into our own plans, as it will result in losing both our own desires and God's plan for us. The sermon emphasizes the significance of loving and obeying God's commandments, as this is a true expression of our love for Him. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and compassion, as these are manifestations of a genuine conversion and relationship with God. The sermon concludes with a reminder to trust in the Lord, not relying on our own understanding, and to fear the Lord and depart from evil.
God Honours Those Who Honour Him
By Zac Poonen1.8K58:51Honour1SA 2:30MAT 6:33JHN 13:341CO 10:311TI 6:62PE 1:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the character of God. He encourages the audience to look at Jesus as an example in various areas of life, such as money and relationships with women. The speaker highlights that the purpose of God's promises is not to make us materially wealthy or physically healthy, but to enable us to partake in divine nature. He emphasizes that our lives should be a demonstration of God's power and goodness, so that others may see and be drawn to Him.
Sermon Substance
By Jim Cymbala1.8K42:09Sermon Preparation2CH 7:1MAT 22:37JHN 13:341CO 2:42TI 4:2JAS 1:221PE 4:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God. He encourages preachers to focus on delivering a message from God's word rather than relying on their own abilities or clever points. The speaker highlights the need for ministers to lead people into a love for the Bible, as it is through the word of God that individuals can draw near to God. He also warns against being incompetent ministers who seek attention or fail to feed the people spiritually. The sermon concludes with a reminder that preaching should be accompanied by a demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit.
Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself - Part 2
By Carter Conlon1.7K15:01JHN 13:34This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting God's unconditional love and grace, leading to a transformation in how we view ourselves and others. It highlights the simplicity of pouring out God's love and compassion onto those around us, focusing on the new nature we have in Christ and the need to love ourselves as God loves us. The message encourages self-acceptance, recognizing the work of God within us, and challenges us to extend that same love and acceptance to our neighbors, ultimately fulfilling the greatest commandment of loving one another as God loves us.
A New Commandment
By Carter Conlon1.7K48:09JHN 3:16JHN 13:34ACT 2:44ACT 5:1ROM 6:61CO 13:1GAL 5:221JN 4:7This sermon focuses on the new commandment given by Jesus to love one another as He loved us, emphasizing sacrificial love and selflessness. The speaker highlights the need for the Holy Spirit's empowerment to fulfill this commandment, acknowledging human limitations but expressing willingness to follow Jesus into deep love for others. The message underscores the importance of genuine love as the defining mark of discipleship, surpassing mere religious activities or outward displays of power.
Session 3: Men's Session (Couples Conference)
By Stuart Briscoe1.6K40:20JHN 3:16JHN 13:34GAL 5:22In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the challenges that young couples face in their marriages. He emphasizes that God designed marriage and there is a reason for the difficulties that arise. The speaker then shares a personal anecdote about talking to young people in coffee bars and being asked to talk about sex. He explains that the fruit of the Spirit and obedience to the Word of God are essential for a successful marriage. The sermon concludes with an illustration about a car not starting and the importance of understanding the problem before seeking help.
(John) His Own Nation Received Him Not
By Willie Mullan1.6K1:00:01RejectionMAT 5:16JHN 12:37JHN 13:34JHN 14:2JHN 15:26JHN 17:202CO 8:9In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the capacity of the nation and the immutability of the world. He emphasizes the activity of the Lord and the deity of the tongue. The preacher also discusses the mentality of the rulers and the simplicity of the gospel. He encourages the audience to examine the miracles performed by Jesus in the twelve chapters of the Bible and highlights the lack of belief despite witnessing these wonders. The sermon concludes by mentioning that Jesus turns his attention to his own followers and begins teaching them important truths.
Hating, Forgiving, Loving One Another
By Roy Hession1.5K50:37HatingJHN 13:34EPH 4:32TIT 3:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships. He shares a story of a boy who had a fight with his brother and encourages the audience to seek forgiveness and mend broken relationships. Another speaker, Dave Wilson, shares his testimony of dying to self and finding love in difficult situations. The sermon concludes with a song and a reminder to take ourselves as we are and seek forgiveness from Christ.
Love Revolution
By Gaylord Enns1.5K53:07MAT 28:18JHN 3:16JHN 13:34This sermon focuses on the rediscovery and recovery of the lost commandment of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of love for one another as a central aspect of the Christian faith. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights into how this commandment was overlooked in history, leading to a lack of emphasis on love in Christian teachings. The message highlights the need to merge faith in Jesus Christ with love for one another to truly reflect the kingdom of God on earth.
The Indisputable Evidence of a Great Church
By Carter Conlon1.4K47:07JHN 13:341JN 4:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of love as the indisputable evidence of a great church, highlighting the need for genuine love that reflects God's love for us. The speaker challenges the congregation to put away childish behaviors, grievances, and prejudices, and to embrace a supernatural love that can only come from God. The focus is on cultivating a deep, transformative love for one another that marks Times Square Church as a truly great church in the eyes of God.
Three Gifts Under the Tree
By Jim Cymbala1.4K36:23GiftsPSA 27:5PSA 51:10JER 13:23MAT 5:8JHN 13:34PHP 2:12HEB 13:9In this sermon, the speaker discusses three unusual gifts that God has given to believers. These gifts are a pure heart, a steadfast spirit, and a willing spirit. The speaker shares the testimony of a former heroin addict who found Christ and emphasizes the depth of God's love. The speaker also highlights the importance of surrendering to God and allowing Him to shape us according to His will. These gifts were purchased for us on the "blackest Friday" when Jesus hung on the cross, and they are part of the salvation that Jesus provided. The speaker encourages listeners to open these gifts and rely on God's power to live a righteous life.
Both God and Man
By Erlo Stegen1.4K1:06:34Deity Of ChristMAT 16:28MAT 23:3JHN 13:34In this sermon, the preacher starts by emphasizing the importance of the Bible as the source of good news about God. He then reads from Matthew 16:28 and 17:1-9, where Jesus predicts his coming in the kingdom and is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. The preacher highlights the significance of Jesus' words and actions, urging Christians to align their beliefs and behaviors with what Jesus teaches in the Bible. He also mentions the book of Revelation, where Jesus is seen among the churches, and encourages listeners to examine their relationship with Jesus and strive to obey his commands.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
A new commandment I give unto you - In what sense are we to understand that this was a new commandment? Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, was a positive precept of the law, Lev 19:18, and it is the very same that Christ repeats here; how then was it new? Our Lord answers this question, Even As I have loved you. Now Christ more than fulfilled the Mosaic precept; he not only loved his neighbor As himself, but he loved him More than himself, for he laid down his life for men. In this he calls upon the disciples to imitate him; to be ready on all occasions to lay down their lives for each other. This was, strictly, a new commandment: no system of morality ever prescribed any thing so pure and disinterested as this. Our blessed Lord has outdone all the moral systems in the universe in two words: 1. Love your enemies; 2. Lay down your lives for each other.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
a new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another--This was the new feature of it. Christ's love to His people in giving His life a ransom for them was altogether new, and consequently as a Model and Standard for theirs to one another. It is not, however, something transcending the great moral law, which is "the old commandment" (Jo1 2:7, and see on Mar 12:28-33), but that law in a new and peculiar form. Hence it is said to be both new and old (Jo1 2:7-8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
A new commandment I give unto you,.... As parents, when they take their leave of their children, in their dying moments, give them proper instructions and orders, and lay their dying injunctions on them, so Christ taking his leave of his disciples, gives them his; which were, that they love one another: as brethren in the same family, children of the same Father, and fellow disciples with each other; by keeping and agreeing together, praying one for another, bearing one another's burdens, forbearing and forgiving one another, admonishing each other, and building up one another in faith and holiness: and this he calls "a new commandment"; that is, a very excellent one; as a "new name", and a "new song", denote excellent ones; or it is so called, because it is set forth by Christ, in a new edition of it, and newly and more clearly explained, than before; and being enforced with a new argument and pattern, never used before, as I have loved you; and to be observed in a new manner, not "in the oldness of the letter, but in the newness of the spirit": besides, though this commandment, as to the matter of it, is the same with that of Moses, Lev 19:18; yet it takes in more, and "new" objects; since by "neighbour" there, seems to be meant "the children of their people", the Jews; and so they understood it only of their countrymen, and of proselytes at furthest, whereas this reaches to any "other" person; see Rom 13:8; and as the measure, as well as the motive is new, for it is not now "as thy self", but "as I have loved you", the Jew has no reason to object as he does (m), to its being called a "new commandment": and its being "new", carries in it a reason or argument, why it should be observed, as does also the following clause; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another; than which, nothing can, or should, more strongly engage to it: as Christ has loved his people freely, notwithstanding all their unworthiness and ungratefulness, so should they love one another, though there may be many things in them observable, which are disagreeable; as Christ loves all his children without any distinction, so should they love one another, whether poor or rich, weaker or stronger, lesser or greater believers; and as Christ loves them not in word only, but in deed and in truth, so should they love one another with a pure heart fervently, and by love serve one another. (m) R. Isaac Chizzuk Emuna, l. 2. c. 54. p. 444.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
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.