What was the 'New Commandment' Jesus gave His disciples in John 13:34?
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Correct answer: Love one another as I have loved you
Jesus raised the bar from 'as yourself' to 'as I have loved you.' This standard is based on His sacrificial, selfless love rather than just self-interest.
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