Robertson Word Pictures - John 13:34 - 13:34

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Robertson Word Pictures - John 13:34 - 13:34


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New (kainēn). First, in contrast with the old (archaios, palaios), the very adjective used in 1Jo 2:7) of the “commandment” (entolēn) at once called old (palaia). They had had it a long time, but the practice of it was new. Jesus does not hesitate, like the Father, to give commandments (Joh 15:10, Joh 15:12).

That ye love one another (hina agapāte allēlous). Non-final use of hina with present active subjunctive of agapaō, the object clause being in the accusative case in apposition with entolēn. Note the present tense (linear action), “keep on loving.”

Even as (kathōs). The measure of our love for another is set by Christ’s love for us.