SEV Biblia, Chapter 14:15
¶ Si me amis, guardad mis mandamientos;
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 14:15
Verse 15. If ye love me, keep my commandments.] Do not be afflicted at the thought of my being separated from you: the most solid proof ye can give of your attachment to and affection for me is to keep my commandments. This I shall receive as a greater proof of your affection than your tears.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 15. If ye love me , etc.] Not that Christ doubted of the love of his disciples to him; but he argues from it to their observance of his precepts, seeing ye do love me; as all do who are born again, who have had any spiritual sight of him, of his glory, suitableness, and fulness; who believe in him, and have received from him; who have had his love shed abroad in their hearts, having enjoyed communion with him, and know the relation he stands in to them; these love him above all others, and all of him, and that belong to him, unfeignedly, and in the sincerity of their souls, as did the disciples; and since they professed to love, and did love him, as they ought to do, he exhorts them, saying, keep my commandments : Christ is Lord over his people, as he is the Creator and Redeemer of them, and as he is an head and husband to them, and as such he has a right to issue out his commands, and enjoin a regard unto them; and these are peculiarly his, as distinct from, though not in opposition to, or to the exclusion of, his Fathers commands; such as the new commandment of loving one another, and the ordinances of baptism, and the Lords supper, which are to be observed and kept as Christ has ordered them, constantly, in faith, and with a view to his glory.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 12-17 - Whatever we ask in Christ's name, that shall be for our good, an suitable to our state, he shall give it to us. To ask in Christ's name is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea The gift of the Spirit is a fruit of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. The word used here, signifie an advocate, counsellor, monitor, and comforter. He would abide with the disciples to the end of time; his gifts and graces would encourag their hearts. The expressions used here and elsewhere, plainly denote person, and the office itself includes all the Divine perfections. The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed upon the disciples of Christ, an not on the world. This is the favour God bears to his chosen. As the source of holiness and happiness, the Holy Spirit will abide with ever believer for ever.
Greek Textus Receptus
εαν 1437 COND αγαπατε 25 5725 V-PAS-2P με 3165 P-1AS τας 3588 T-APF εντολας 1785 N-APF τας 3588 T-APF εμας 1699 S-1APF τηρησατε 5083 5657 V-AAM-2P
Vincent's NT Word Studies
15. Keep (thrhsate). The best tests read thrhsete, ye will keep. Lay up in your hearts and preserve by careful watching. See on reserved, 1 Peter i. 4.My commandments (tav entolav tav emav). Literally, the commandments which are mine. See on x. 27.
