John 15:9-14 New Century Version (NCV)

9. I loved you as the Father loved me. Now remain in my love.

10. I have obeyed my Father’s commands, and I remain in his love. In the same way, if you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.

11. I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.

12. “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.

13. The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends.

14. You are my friends if you do what I command you.

John 15