Mark 12:33
And to 'love him with all one's heart, and with all one's understanding, and with all one's strength,' and to 'love one's neighbor as one loves oneself' is far beyond all 'burnt-offerings and sacrifices.'"
John 16:24
So far you have not asked for anything, in my Name; ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
John 21:17
The third time, Jesus said to him: "Simon, son of John, are you my friend?" Peter was hurt at his third question being 'Are you my friend?'; and exclaimed: "Master, you know everything! You can tell that I am your friend." "Feed my sheep," said Jesus.
1 John 4:19
We love, because God first loved us.
1 John 5:2-3
By this we know that we love God's Children--when we love God and carry out his commands.