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Tyndale Open Study Notes on John 15:14

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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15:14-16 Both Abraham and Moses were called friends of God (Exod 33:11; 2 Chr 20:7; Isa 41:8; Jas 2:23). This is the highest relationship possible between God and a person. Jesus chooses his friends (John 15:16), who demonstrate their friendship by obeying him.
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