John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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In Jesus' farewell teaching, these words anticipate the self-giving love he will display for his disciples. They call Christians to generous service, but they do not authorize another person to demand harm, coercion, or the loss of necessary safety.
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