No one has greater love than this: to lay down your life for your friends.

What it means

The highest love costs something. Most of us will not be asked to die for a friend, but we can give our time, comfort and pride. Love is measured by what it is willing to give up.

The source

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down your life for your friends." Jesus said it in John 15:13. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Μείζονα ταύτης ἀγάπην οὐδεὶς ἔχει, ἵνα τις τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ θῇ ὑπὲρ τῶν φίλων αὐτοῦ."

Original Greek, John 15:13. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "No one has greater love than this: to lay down your life for your friends." mean?

The highest love costs something. Most of us will not be asked to die for a friend, but we can give our time, comfort and pride. Love is measured by what it is willing to give up.

Who said "No one has greater love than this: to lay down your life for your friends."?

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: John 15:13.

What is the original Greek?

Μείζονα ταύτης ἀγάπην οὐδεὶς ἔχει, ἵνα τις τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ θῇ ὑπὲρ τῶν φίλων αὐτοῦ. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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