Verse of the Day

　　

John 14:15

"If you love me, you will obey what I command."

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

English Standard Version

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

The Message

"If you love me, show it by doing what I've told you.

New King James Version

"If you love Me, keep My commandments."

New Living Translation

"If you love me, obey my commandments."

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on John 14:12-17

(Read John 14:12-17)

　　Whatever we ask in Christ's name, that shall be for our good, and suitable to our state, he shall give it to us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. The gift of the Spirit is a fruit of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. The word used here, signifies an advocate, counsellor, monitor, and comforter. He would abide with the disciples to the end of time; his gifts and graces would encourage their hearts. The expressions used here and elsewhere, plainly denote a person, and the office itself includes all the Divine perfections. The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed upon the disciples of Christ, and not on the world. This is the favour God bears to his chosen. As the source of holiness and happiness, the Holy Spirit will abide with every believer for ever.

　　

John 14:15 In-Context

13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

　　14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

　　15 "If you love me, keep my commands.

　　16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-

　　17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will beSome early manuscripts "and is" in you.