John
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
John 15:13 (KJV) speaks to love, the cross, and God's love — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Ephesians 5:2“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 3:16“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
Ephesians 5:25“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
1 John 4:10
Common questions
What does John 15:13 mean?
In the King James Version, John 15:13 reads: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." The verse speaks to love, the cross, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 15:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." is John 15:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to John 15:13?
Verses that sit beside John 15:13 include Ephesians 5:2, 1 John 3:16, and Romans 5:8. Reading them alongside John 15:13 deepens the theme of love.
How can I pray with John 15:13?
Read John 15:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.