King James Bible
"Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him."
Jesus establishes that genuine love for Him is demonstrated through obedience to His teachings, not merely emotional attachment. This echoes the Hebrew concept of love as covenant loyalty, where true devotion is proven through action rather than sentiment alone. The Father's love is presented as a response to the believer's obedience, though this doesn't negate God's initiating love. In the context of Jesus' farewell discourse, this assures the disciples that their relationship with the Father continues through their faithfulness to the Son. Both Father and Son promise to dwell permanently within the obedient believer, using the Greek word for "abode" (monē) which suggests a lasting residence. This fulfills the Old Testament hope of God dwelling among His people, now realized individually through the Spirit's indwelling presence.