of his final meal with the disciples, a close connection was made between the death of Jesus and the revelation of the glory of God (see 11:4; 12:23; 13:18–20, 31–32). Jesus’ words on love are focusing on his gift of himself for his disciples in death (see 13:1; 1–17, 21–38). Jesus’ death will be the manifestation of love, the revelation of God, and the glorification of the Son (see 11:4; 12:23; 13:18–20, 31–32). The disciples have been told that by abiding in Jesus and bearing much fruit they will
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