As to the connection between obedience and love, Jesus earlier said to his apostles: “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. ”
Varem oli Jeesus apostlitele selgitanud, mis seos on kuulekusel ja armastusel, öeldes: „Kes on minu käsud omaks võtnud ja neist kinni peab, see armastab mind. ”