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John 15:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 15:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father`s commandments, and abide in his love.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father`s commandments, and abide in his love.
John 15:10 — American Standard Version

Context — John 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and [so] shall ye be my disciples.
9Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.
10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father`s commandments, and abide in his love.
11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and [that] your joy may be made full.
12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.
13Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“If ye keep my commandments ye shall abide in my love, etc.] Not that their continuance in the heart’s love and affection of Christ depended upon their observation of his commands; for as the keeping of them is not the cause or reason of the saints having an interest in the love of Christ, so it is not the cause or reason of their abiding in it; but to such that observe the commandments of Christ he will continue to make further discoveries of his love, and let them see more clearly and largely what a value he has for them, and how much he loves them: or the sense is, that by keeping the commandments of Christ, his disciples and followers show that they love him, and continue in their…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love--the obedient spirit of true discipleship cherishing and attracting the continuance and increase of Christ's love; and this, He adds, was the secret even of His own abiding in His Father's love!”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See John 14:23-24. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love - On these terms, and no other, ye shall remain the objects of my special affection. John 15:11”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:10 Just as Jesus demonstrated his love for the Father by obeying his will (14:31), Jesus’ disciples exhibit their love through obedience to him (13:34-35; 14:15; 1 Jn 2:5; 5:2-3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“ye keep: Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21; Co1 7:19; Th1 4:1; Pe2 2:21; Jo1 2:5, Jo1 3:21-24, Jo1 5:3; Rev 22:14 even: Joh 4:34, Joh 8:29, Joh 12:49, Joh 14:31, Joh 17:4; Isa 42:1-4; Mat 3:15-17; Heb 7:26; Heb 10:5-10; Jo1 2:1, Jo1 2:2 John 15:11”
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