John 15:11

John 15:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
• New International Version (NIV)I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
• English Standard Version (ESV)These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

Context of John 15:11

9“As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. 10If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. 12“This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:11 word by word

Ταῦτα λελάληκα ὑμῖν ἵνα ἡ χαρὰ ἡ ἐμὴ ἐν ὑμῖν ᾖ καὶ ἡ χαρὰ ὑμῶν πληρωθῇ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• These thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• have I spokenλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• myἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• might remainμένωmenō · to stayG3306
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• might be fullπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137

Cross-references for John 15:11

• Isaiah 53:11After his anguish, he will see light and be satisfied. By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many, and he will carry their iniquities.
• Isaiah 62:4You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will not be called Desolate; instead, you will be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land will be married.
• Jeremiah 32:41I will take delight in them to do what is good for them, and with all my heart and mind I will faithfully plant them in this land.
• Jeremiah 33:9This city will bear on my behalf a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the prosperity I will give them. They will tremble with awe because of all the good and all the peace I will bring about for them.
• Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.”
• Luke 15:5When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
• 1 John 1:4We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.
• John 16:24Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
• John 17:13Now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy completed in them.
• Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 1:24I do not mean that we lord it over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because you stand firm in your faith.
• Ephesians 5:18And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit:
• Philippians 1:25Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16Rejoice always,
• 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,
• 2 John 1:12Though I have many things to write to you, I don’t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face so that our joy may be complete.

Commentaries on John 15:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11That my joy may remain in you - That the joy which I now feel, on account of your steady, affectionate attachment to me, may be lasting, I give you both warnings and directions, that ye may abide in the faith. That your joy might be full - Or, complete - , filled up: a metaphor taken from a vessel, into which water or any other thing is poured, till it is full to the brim. The religion of Christ expels all misery from the hearts of those who receive it in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11These things - The discourse in this and the previous chapter. This discourse was designed to comfort them by the promise of the Holy Spirit and of eternal life, and to direct them in the discharge of their duty. My joy - This expression probably denotes the happiness which Jesus had, and would continue to have, by their obedience, love, and fidelity. Their obedience was to him a source of joy. It was that which he sought and for which he had labored. He…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-17Verses 9-17 Those whom God loves as a Father, may despise the hatred of all the world. As the Father loved Christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his disciples, who were unworthy. All that love the Saviour should continue in their love to him, and take all occasions to show it. The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment, but the joy of those who abide in Christ's love is a continual feast. They are to show their love to him by keeping his…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-27Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, instructing them to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 9-119-11. continue ye in my love--not, "Continue to love Me," but, "Continue in the possession and enjoyment of My love to you"; as is evident from the next words.Read the comment

Topics related to John 15:11

• Commandments
• Jesus, the Christ
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In the dictionaries

• Cloke
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• Atonement
• Comforter
• Communion; (fellowship)
• Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ
• Johannine Theology
• John, Gospel of
• John, the Epistles of

Commentaries on John 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings