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. ”
(‏ يو ١٤ :‏ ٢١‏ )‏ لٰكِنَّ وَصَايَا يَسُوعَ أَتَتْ أَسَاسًا مِنْ أَبِيهِ .‏