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

9Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love. 10If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. 12“This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that a person will 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

• Theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• I have spokenλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• to you soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• My joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• may be madeπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137

Cross-references for John 15:11

• Isaiah 53:11As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; By His knowledge the Righteous One, My Servant, will justify the many, For He will bear their wrongdoings.
• Isaiah 62:4It will no longer be said to you, “Forsaken,” Nor to your land will it any longer be said, “Desolate”; But you will be called, “My delight is in her,” And your land, “Married”; For the Lord delights in you, And to Him your land will be married.
• Jeremiah 32:41I will rejoice over them to do them good and will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and all My soul.
• Jeremiah 33:9It will be to Me a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, which will hear of all the good that I do for them, and they will be frightened and tremble because of all the good and all the peace that I make for it.’
• Zephaniah 3:17The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will rejoice over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.
• Luke 15:5And when he has found it, he puts it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
• 1 John 1:4These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete.
• John 16:24Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.
• John 17:13But now I am coming to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves.
• Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we domineer over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm.
• Ephesians 5:18And do not get drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
• Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16Rejoice always,
• 1 Peter 1:8and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
• 2 John 1:12Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that your joy may be made 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
• Righteous

In the dictionaries

• Cloke
• Herein
• 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