^13 (A)By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. ¹⁴ And ^(B)we have seen and testify that ^(C)the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. ^15 (D)Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. ¹⁶ And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and ^(E)he who abides in love abides in God, and God ^(F)in him.

⁷ If you abide in Me, and My words ^(A)abide in you, ^(B)you^[a] will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. ^8 (C)By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; ^(D)so you will be My disciples.

Love and Joy Perfected

⁹ “As the Father ^(E)loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. ^10 (F)If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

¹¹ “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and ^(G)that your joy may be full. ^12 (H)This is My ^(I)commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. ^13 (J)Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ^14 (K)You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.