John 11:5
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
John 11:8
"Rabbi," exclaimed the disciples, "the Jews have just been trying to stone you, and do you think of going back there again?"
John 11:36
"See how dear he held him," said the Jews.
John 15:9-13
As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you: continue in my love.
John 16:27
for the Father Himself holds you dear, because you have held me dear and have believed that I came from the Father's presence.
John 17:26
And I have made known Thy name to them and will make it known, that the love with which Thou hast loved me may be in them, and that I may be in them."