by Gary Colley
The apostle John, “the disciple of love,” recorded the words of our Lord, saying, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (Jn. 13:34). Jesus proved His love by teaching these men and by His willing sacrifice for sin on the cruel cross. By having this sacrificial, self-denying love, His disciples would be identified as belonging to the Lord.