King James Bible
"He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him."
Jesus defines genuine love as obedience—not merely knowing his teachings but actively following them. This counters superficial devotion, establishing that true discipleship requires both possession of Christ's words and their practical application in daily life. The Father's love flows toward those who love the Son, revealing the Trinity's unified affection. This promise assures believers they gain not just Christ's favor but full acceptance into the divine family relationship. Christ promises reciprocal love and personal revelation to the obedient believer. The word 'manifest' suggests an intimate, experiential knowledge of Jesus beyond intellectual understanding—a spiritual disclosure reserved for those who demonstrate their love through obedience.