Jesus said ... Ye are my friends,
if ye do whatsoever I command you.
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Comments by Pam Padgett
It is those who obey Jesus (the Word) that Jesus calls His friends, not the world.
And those who obey the Word of God, going in the way of God led by the Holy Spirit, are also our friends, rather than those of the world.
friend
- being on the same side with
- having a common bond with
- one who approves another
- one who encourages or supports
- one who is interested in and wishes success for