That was the understanding of John, an eyewitness on this occasion, for he later wrote: “By this we have come to know love, because that one [Jesus Christ] surrendered his soul for us; and we are under obligation to surrender our souls for our brothers. ” ​ — 1 John 3: 16.
Nii sai asjast aru Johannes, tolle sündmuse pealtnägija, kes kirjutas hiljem: ” Sellest me oleme ära tundnud Jumala armastuse, et tema [Jeesus Kristus] oma elu on jätnud meie eest; ja meiegi peame jätma elu vendade eest ”.