John 13:35 Commentary - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

1 ) "By this shall all men know," (en touto ginosontai pantes) "By this means all men will know, grasp, or realize," that is, will comprehend. For all men, of all languages, races, and cultures, literate and illiterate, can read and interpret the language of love, Rom 12:9-10; Act 4:32.

2) "That ye are my disciples," (hoti emoi mathetai este) "That you all are or exist as my disciples," followers, obedient servants, and church fellowship, Rom 13:8; Rom 13:10; Joh 15:12-14; 1Jn 3:10.

3) "If ye have love one to another. " (ean agapen echete en allelois) "if you all have, hold, or possess love (or priority affections of an high and holy nature) among one another," or one to another, toward each other, in your attitude, of what you say and what you do, as a church people, Act 2:44; Act 11:29; Gal 6:2.