KJV ORIGINAL
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you love me, you'll follow what I've asked you to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Love isn't just feelings, it's actually doing what matters to the person you care about.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 14, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during the Last Supper, just hours before his arrest and crucifixion, as part of his farewell discourse to prepare them for his impending death and departure. He is comforting them by promising the Holy Spirit's help and emphasizing the importance of their ongoing relationship with him. This verse draws from the Old Testament Jewish understanding that true love for God is shown through obedience to His laws, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 6:5.
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