Easter · Fifth Sunday of Easter · Year C
John 13:31-35
The New Commandment: Love One Another
May 14, 2028
Overview & Insights
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34, NIV)
Immediately after Judas leaves to betray him, Jesus speaks of his coming glorification and gives his remaining disciples a new commandment to love one another as he has loved them. This mutual love, Jesus says, will be the mark by which everyone recognizes them as his disciples.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 13:31-35 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's commentary on the new commandment for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
John 13:31-35 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the same Easter 5 text.
John 13 Commentary: Jesus, the Loving Servant Enduring Word
David Guzik's chapter commentary covering the new commandment to love one another.
John 13 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on the farewell discourse chapter.
Background & Word Study
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Maundy Thursday and the New Command 1517.org
A reflection on the new commandment Christ gives in this exact reading.
What Kind of God Washes Feet? 1517.org
A reflection on the servant love this reading's love command is grounded in.
Chapel Sermon on John 13:31-35 Concordia Seminary Scholar (scholar.csl.edu)
A preached chapel sermon on this exact Easter 5 gospel.
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