John 15:9

John 15:9. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

As truly as the Father loves the Son, so truly does Jesus love us; nay, more than that, in the same manner as the Father loved the Son, - that is, without beginning, without cessation, without change, without end, without measure, - so does Jesus love us. There are many vast texts in the Bible, but I have often questioned whether there is a bigger text than this, - a vaster abyss of meaning shall not be found in these few words, "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you." "Continue ye in my love." Recognize it, enjoy it, walk in consistency with it, reflect it: "Continue ye in my love."