John 15:8-12

King James Version

⁸Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

⁹As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

¹⁰If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

¹¹These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

¹²This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

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John 15:8-12

New International Version

⁸This is to my Father’s glory,^(A) that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.^(B)

⁹“As the Father has loved me,^(C) so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. ¹⁰If you keep my commands,^(D) you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. ¹¹I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.^(E) ¹²My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.^(F)

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John 15:8-12

New King James Version

⁸^(A)By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; ^(B)so you will be My disciples.

Love and Joy Perfected

⁹“As the Father ^(C)loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. ¹⁰^(D)If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

¹¹“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and ^(E)that your joy may be full. ¹²^(F)This is My ^(G)commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.