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John 14:21,23
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him…

John 17:23,26
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me…

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD thy God in the midst of theeis mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

because.

John 8:42
Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

John 21:15-17
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon,son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs…

Matthew 10:37
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

and have.

John 16:30
Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.

John 3:13
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven,even the Son of man which is in heaven.

John 7:29
But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.

because you have loved Me
The love for Jesus is a response to the revelation of who He is—the Messiah and the Son of God. This love is not merely emotional but is demonstrated through obedience and commitment to His teachings, as seen inJohn 14:15, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." The disciples' love for Jesus is a reflection of their understanding and acceptance of His divine mission. In the cultural context of the time, love was often expressed through loyalty and allegiance, which the disciples showed by following Jesus despite societal and religious opposition.

and have believed that I came from God
Belief in Jesus' divine origin is central to the Christian faith. This phrase affirms the disciples' recognition of Jesus as the one sent by God, fulfilling the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament, such asIsaiah 9:6, which speaks of a child born who will be called "Mighty God." The acknowledgment of Jesus' divine mission is crucial, as it distinguishes true disciples from those who merely see Him as a prophet or teacher. This belief is also a key theme in the Gospel of John, where Jesus' identity and mission are repeatedly affirmed, as inJohn 1:14, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." The historical context of this belief was radical, as it challenged the prevailing Jewish expectations of the Messiah and the nature of God’s intervention in the world.

- Jesus speaks in the present tense, assuring the disciples that the Father’s affection is already active toward them. This is not a general benevolence but a warm, personal love (John 3:16;1 John 3:1).

- The Savior removes any notion that the Father is reluctant or distant; His heart is inclined to His children without hesitation (Romans 5:8).

- By stating “Himself,” Jesus stresses that the Father’s love is direct, not merely mediated. He delights to embrace those who belong to His Son (John 14:23).

- Love for Christ is the evidence of a genuine relationship with God (John 14:21).

- Their affection toward Jesus is itself a response to His prior love for them (1 John 4:19), showing that grace always initiates, and believers answer.

- This love isn’t sentimental alone; it expresses itself in devotion, obedience, and allegiance to the One who laid down His life (John 15:10, 13).

- Faith in Jesus’ divine origin is the hinge on which everything turns. They embraced the truth that He is the eternal Son sent by the Father (John 1:14; 17:8).

- Trusting His heavenly mission unites them to all He accomplished—His teaching, cross, and resurrection (John 20:31).

- Belief and love travel together: genuine faith produces heartfelt love, and real love confirms living faith (Galatians 5:6).

John 16:27 assures disciples that the Father’s love rests on those who love and trust His Son. Because they embrace Jesus as the One sent from heaven, they enjoy the Father’s warm, personal affection right now. Love for Christ and faith in His divine mission open the door to the very heart of God, inviting every believer into the same confident security.

And have believed that I came out from God.--The reading is uncertain. Several of the better MSS. read, ". . . that I came forth from the Father." (Comp. the first words of the next verse andJohn 13:3.) The perfect tenses represent their love and faith as completed, and continuing in the present. It is striking that the order of the words makes faith' follow love. This order may be chosen to mark emphatically the connection between the Father's love for the disciples and their love for the Son; but it also suggests that their convictions were the result of having their hearts opened by love so that they received the truth.