How does Jesus' 'New Commandment' in John 13:34 relate to the Great Commandment?
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Correct answer: It specifies the standard of love as 'as I have loved you'
Jesus moves the standard from 'love as yourself' to 'love as I have loved you.' This new standard is based on His own sacrificial example of love for His disciples.
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