John 13:34 bbe — I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for anoth…

Bible in Basic English

"I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another."

— John 13:34, Bible in Basic English

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John 13 — Context

31

Then when he had gone out, Jesus said, Now is glory given to the Son of man, and God is given glory in him.

32

If God is given glory in him, God will give him glory in himself, and will give him glory even now.

33

My dear children, I am only to be with you a little longer. Then you will be looking for me: and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you, Where I am going you may not come.

34

I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.

35

By this it will be clear to all men that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.

36

Simon Peter said to him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus said in answer, Where I am going you may not come with me now, but you will come later.

37

Peter said to him, Why may I not come with you even now? I will give up my life for you.

John 13:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:34 say?
John 13:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.”
Where is John 13:34 in the Bible?
John 13:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 34.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 13:34.
What translation should I read John 13:34 in?
John 13:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 13:34?
John 13:34 reads (BBE): “I give you a new law: Have love one for another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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