John 15:10-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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

11. I have told you this so that my joy will be in you. I also want your joy to be complete.

12. "Here is my command. Love each other, just as I have loved you.

13. No one has greater love than the one who gives his life for his friends.

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

15. "I do not call you servants anymore. Servants do not know their master's business. Instead, I have called you friends. I have told you everything I learned from my Father.

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