John 15:15

New International Reader's Version

I do not call you slaves anymore. Slaves do not know their master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends. I have told you everything I learned from my Father.

Cross References

Psalm 25:14

The Lord shares his plans with those who have respect for him. He makes his covenant known to them.

Proverbs 18:24

A person with unfaithful friends soon comes to ruin. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Amos 3:7

The Lord and King never does anything without telling his servants the prophets about it.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Luke 10:23

Then Jesus turned to his disciples. He said to them in private, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.

John 12:26

Anyone who serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

John 13:16

What I’m about to tell you is true. A slave is not more important than his master. And a messenger is not more important than the one who sends him.

John 15:20

Remember what I told you. I said, ‘A slave is not more important than his master.’ (John 13:16) If people hated me and tried to hurt me, they will do the same to you. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.

John 16:12

“I have much more to say to you. It is more than you can handle right now.

John 17:26

I have shown you to them. And I will continue to show you to them. Then the love you have for me will be in them. I myself will be in them.”

John 20:17

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me. I have not yet ascended to the Father. Instead, go to those who believe in me. Tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ”

John 4:19

“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet.

John 8:26

“I have a lot to say that will judge you. But the one who sent me can be trusted. And I tell the world what I have heard from him.”

Acts 20:27

I haven’t let anyone keep me from telling you everything God wants you to do.

Romans 7:15

I don’t understand what I do. I don’t do what I want to do. Instead, I do what I hate to do.

1 Corinthians 2:16

“Who can ever know what is in the Lord’s mind? Can anyone ever teach him?” (Isaiah 40:13) But we have the mind of Christ.

Galatians 4:6

Because you are his children, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. He is the Holy Spirit. By his power we call God Abba. Abba means Father.

Ephesians 1:9

he showed us the mystery of his plan. It was in keeping with what he wanted to do. It was what he had planned through Christ.

Ephesians 3:5

The mystery was not made known to people of other times. But now the Holy Spirit has made this mystery known to God’s holy apostles and prophets.

Colossians 1:26

That word contains the mystery that has been hidden for many ages. But now it has been made known to the Lord’s people.

Philemon 1:16

You could have him back not as a slave. Instead, he would be better than a slave. He would be a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even more dear to you. He is dear to you not only as another human being. He is also dear to you as a brother in the Lord.

James 1:1

I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. Greetings.

James 2:23

That is what Scripture means where it says, “Abraham believed God. God accepted Abraham because he believed. So his faith made him right with God.” (Genesis 15:6) And that’s not all. God called Abraham his friend.

1 Peter 1:11

They wanted to find out when and how this salvation would come. The Spirit of Christ in them was telling them about the sufferings of the Messiah. These were his sufferings that were going to come. The Spirit of Christ was also telling them about the glory that would follow.

2 Peter 1:1

I, Simon Peter, am writing this letter. I serve Jesus Christ. I am his apostle. I am sending this letter to you. You are those who have received a faith as valuable as ours. You received it because our God and Savior Jesus Christ does what is right.

Jude 1:1

I, Jude, am writing this letter. I serve Jesus Christ. I am a brother of James. I am sending this letter to you who have been chosen by God. You are loved by God the Father. You are kept safe for Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:1

This is the revelation from Jesus Christ. God gave it to him to show those who serve God what will happen soon. God made it known by sending his angel to his servant John.