Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
That ye love
- John 15:12
- John 17:21
- Leviticus 19:18
- Psalm 16:3
- Psalm 119:63
- Romans 12:10
- 1 Corinthians 12:26
- 1 Corinthians 13:4
- Galatians 5:6
- Galatians 6:10
- Ephesians 5:2
- Philippians 2:1
- Colossians 1:4
- Colossians 3:12
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3
- Hebrews 13:1
- James 2:8
- 1 Peter 1:22
- 1 Peter 3:8
- 2 Peter 1:7
- 1 John 4:7
- 1 John 5:1
General references
Bible References
A new
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].
1 John 2:8
On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true and realized in Christ and in you, because the darkness [of moral blindness] is clearing away and the true Light [the revelation of God in Christ] is already shining.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death.
2 John 1:5
Now I ask you, lady, not as if I were writing to you a new commandment, but [simply reminding you of] the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love and unselfishly seek the best for one another.
That ye love
John 15:12 “This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.
John 17:21 that they all may be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe [without any doubt] that You sent Me.
Leviticus 19:18
You shall not take revenge nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor (acquaintance, associate, companion) as yourself; I am the Lord.
Psalm 16:3
As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land,
They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
As for the saints (godly people) who are in the land,
They are the majestic and the noble and the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
Psalm 119:63
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
I am a companion of all who [reverently] fear You,
And of those who keep and honor Your precepts.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
1 Corinthians 12:26
And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
Galatians 5:6
For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.
Galatians 6:10
So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).
Ephesians 5:2
and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Philippians 2:1
Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,
Colossians 1:4
for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people);
Colossians 3:12
So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
1 Thessalonians 3:12
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 4:9
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Hebrews 13:1
Let love of your fellow believers continue.
James 2:8
If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]” you are doing well.
1 Peter 1:22
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;
2 Peter 1:7
and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience].
1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes [with a deep, abiding trust in the fact] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is born of God [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], and everyone who loves the Father also loves the child born of Him.
General references
John 7:34 You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.”
John 15:12 “This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.
1 Corinthians 16:14
Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].
Ephesians 4:3
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
Hebrews 13:1
Let love of your fellow believers continue.
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another.
1 John 5:2
By this we know [without any doubt] that we love the children of God: [expressing that love] when we love God and obey His commandments.