To Love

King James Version Chapter 13

Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

The Gospel according to John (King James Version) C. The Departure of Jesus from This World, 13:31–38

1. Jesus’ death brought a threefold glory

a. The Son of Man’s glory: The cross

31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

b. God’s glory: Jesus’ obedience

c. Jesus’ glory: The resurrection

The Gospel according to John (King James Version) C. The Departure of Jesus from This World, 13:31–38

2. Jesus’ death demanded a new commandment

a. The reason: His departure from the earth

33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

b. The new commandment: To love as Jesus loved

34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

c. The mark of a true disciple: Love