“Three Little Words”

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Please let me know if there is any Scripture(s) in the Bible when Jesus told anyone, “I love you.”  I am being challenged by a friend who says that Jesus never told anyone while He was on Earth directly that He loved them.

Sincerely,
Affectionate

Dear Affectionate,

There are several examples in the Bible where it is clear that Jesus loved someone.  Mk 10:21 says that Jesus loved the rich young ruler who asked Him what it takes to be saved (Mk 10:17).   Jesus told His disciples that they should love one another the way He loved them (Jhn 13:34).  The book of John refers to “the disciple whom Jesus loved” on multiple occasions (Jhn 20:2, Jhn 21:7).  Jesus says that He loves us like the Father does (Jhn 15:12).  There is no doubt that Jesus loves us and specifically told His apostles that He loved them.

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