John 15:8-11

8 ¹By this my Father is glorified, that you ²bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

9 ³As the Father has loved me, ⁴so have I loved you. Abide in my love.

10 ⁵If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as ⁶I have kept ⁷my Father's commandments and abide in his love.

11 These things I have spoken to you, ⁸that my joy may be in you, and that ⁹your joy may be full.

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 61:3; Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Philippians 1:11
• 2. ver. 5
• 3. See John 5:20
• 4. See John 13:34
• 5. [John 14:15, 23]
• 6. John 8:55; John 17:4; Philippians 2:8
• 7. See John 10:18
• 8. [2 Corinthians 2:3]
• 9. John 3:29; John 16:24; John 17:13; 1 John 1:4; 2 John 12