John 15:13

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

No one has [any] greater love than to give up his life for his friends. John 15:14 You people are my friends if you do what I command you to.

Cross References

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd; and a good shepherd [willingly] dies for the sheep.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in a loving way, just like Christ loved us and gave Himself up [to die] for us as an offering and fragrant smelling sacrifice to God.

John 10:15

just like the Father knows me [intimately] and I know the Father [that way]. And I [am about to] give up my life for the sheep.

Luke 12:4

And I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who can kill your body and after that can do nothing more.

John 17:19

And for their sakes I dedicate myself [to you] so that they themselves also may be truly dedicated [to you].

1 John 3:16

Here is how we can know what [God’s] genuine love really is: It was [demonstrated by] Jesus laying down His life [on the cross] for us. And [because of that] we [too] should [be willing to] lay down our lives for [the sake of helping] our brothers [and sisters].