John 13:34

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

እርስ በርሳችሁ ትዋደዱ ዘንድ፥ እንደ ወደድኋችሁ እናንተ ደግሞ እርስ በርሳችሁ ትዋደዱ ዘንድ አዲስ ትእዛዝ እሰጣችኋለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

In John 13:34, Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love each other in the same way He has loved them. This means showing deep care and compassion for one another.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a best friend who always shares their toys with you and helps you when you fall down. Now Jesus is saying, 'Be that kind of friend to everyone around you just like I've been to you.'

Historical Background

The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John in the late first century AD. This verse comes from a moment during the Last Supper where Jesus gives final instructions and teachings to his disciples before his crucifixion.

Living It Out Today

Imagine your workplace is going through tough times, with stress high and communication strained. Applying this verse means proactively reaching out to colleagues to offer support or help solve problems together, mirroring the way Christ shows us love.

Topics

• love
• discipleship
• Jesus' teachings
• commandments
• community
• compassion

Related Verses

• 1 John 4:7-8
• Mark 12:30-31
• Romans 5:8
• Matthew 22:39
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new commandment Jesus gives?

The new commandment is that we should love one another as Christ has loved us, showing deep care and compassion.

Why is this a 'new' commandment?

It's described as 'new' because while loving others was not novel (it appears in the Old Testament), Jesus gives it a new meaning rooted in his own example of sacrificial love.

How can I show love like Jesus did?

You can practice this by being kind, forgiving, and selflessly helping those around you, even when they do not deserve or expect your help.

What does it mean to 'love as Jesus loved'?

To love as Jesus loved means to offer unconditional, sacrificial love that seeks the well-being of others without expecting anything in return.