KJV ORIGINAL
These things I command you, that ye love one another.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what I'm asking of you: love each other.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus kept it simple, just love each other.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper, just before his arrest and crucifixion, as part of his farewell discourse. He is preparing them for life without his physical presence by emphasizing key principles for their ongoing mission. This verse serves as a summation of his teachings on love, building on earlier discussions about abiding in him as the vine and branches.
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