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Bible verse
John 13:35
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
What it means
Jesus tells us that the mark of His followers is not our arguments or achievements but our love for one another. The watching world recognizes Him in how we treat each other, with patience, forgiveness, and genuine care. This love is not a nice add-on; it is our witness. When believers love sacrificially, people glimpse the Savior who loved first. We cannot manufacture this on our own, so we draw it from Him. As Christ's love flows through us to each other, His presence becomes visible to all.
John 13:35 at a glance
| Reference | John 13:35 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 13 |
| Topic | love |
| Passages linked to it | 8 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 1 John 4:20-21
- 1 John 2:10
- 1 John 3:10-14
- John 17:21
- 1 John 2:5
- Acts 4:32-35
- Genesis 13:7-8
- Acts 5:12-14
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 13:35?
It is in John, in John 13. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 13:35?
Readers most often set it beside 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 3:10-14, John 17:21. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 13:35?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in John 13:35, before any of us arrive. We bring you John 13:35, love. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of John 13 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 13:35 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
