New Century Version

John 15:10-17 New Century Version (NCV)

10. I have obeyed my Father’s commands, and I remain in his love. In the same way, if you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.

11. I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.

12. “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.

13. The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends.

14. You are my friends if you do what I command you.

15. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father.

16. You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

17. This is my command: Love each other.