John 15:13

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Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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1 John 3:16

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Luke 12:4

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1 John 3:16

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Doctrine and Covenants 6:20

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Doctrine and Covenants 34:3

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Doctrine and Covenants 84:63

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- **’Tis Eastertide: No One Walks Alone** — Gerrit W. Gong (April 2026) · Alludes to
  Abide and abode.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/58gong?lang=eng&id=p_caqPK#p_caqPK

- **Confirmed in Faith** — Aileen H. Clyde (October 1996) · Alludes to
  Relief Society women gathered here tonight and organized in many places in the four quarters of the earth are part of the evidence that righteousness and truth are sweeping forward in the world, because of their faith in Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/confirmed-in-faith?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **His Final Hours** — Howard W. Hunter (April 1974) · Alludes to
  “Let not your heart be troubled,” he said, for he sensed their fear and sorrow.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/his-final-hours?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **A Peculiar Treasure** — Alan R. Walker (April 2026) · Reference
  Our Heavenly Father’s greatest desire is for us to live with Him again and enjoy eternal life by His side.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/48walker?lang=eng&id=p_jWrMp#p_jWrMp

- **The Character of Christ** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2026) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Foremost among the motives that form Christ’s character is charity, “the pure love of Christ.” It was pure love that, before the Creation, led Him to offer Himself as our Redeemer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/51christofferson?lang=eng&id=p_r0Lgw#p_r0Lgw

- **And We Talk of Christ** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2025) · Quote
  > “greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  We truly stand all amazed at the grace Jesus offers us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/31stevenson?lang=eng&id=p_umLi2#p_umLi2

- **“Ye Are My Friends”** — David L. Buckner (October 2024) · Quote
  > “greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Admittedly, as a teenager, I remember dreaded conversations when I heard those painful words “Hey, can we just be friends?” or “Let’s just stay in the friend zone.” Nowhere in holy writ do we hear Him say, “Ye are just my friends.” Rather, He taught that “greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” And “ye are they whom my Father hath given me; ye are my friends.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/25buckner?lang=eng&id=p_jiPRu#p_jiPRu

- **A Sin-Resistant Generation** — Joy D. Jones (April 2017) · Reference
  I testify that Jesus Christ leads this Church.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/a-sin-resistant-generation?lang=eng&id=p30#p30

- **“Abide in My Love”** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2016) · Reference
  Will you not love Him who first loved you?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/abide-in-my-love?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **Fathers** — D. Todd Christofferson (April 2016) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  For men, fatherhood exposes us to our own weaknesses and our need to improve.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/fathers?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Love of God** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2009) · Reference
  Heavenly Father’s love for His children is the core message of the plan of happiness, which plan is made active through the Atonement of Jesus Christ—the greatest expression of love the world has ever known.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/the-love-of-god?lang=eng&id=p40#p40

- **Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2008) · Reference
  We admire those who risk their lives to rescue those in danger.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/give-heed-unto-the-prophets-words?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **The Great Commandment** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 2007) · Reference
  Because the Savior laid down His life for us, we have a brightness of hope, a confidence and security that when we pass from this worldly existence, we will live again with Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/the-great-commandment?lang=eng&id=p52#p52

- **Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today** — Claudio R. M. Costa (October 2007) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  The family proclamation helps us understand much of the love the Savior referred to when He told us we must “love one another.” He gave us the supreme example of love when He declared, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” He later atoned for all our sins and finally gave His life for all of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/don-t-leave-for-tomorrow-what-you-can-do-today?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2005) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  In Carthage Jail he was incarcerated with his brother Hyrum and others.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/10/the-prophet-joseph-smith-teacher-by-example?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **What’s in It for Me?** — James E. Faust (October 2002) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Amid the great evil and carnage of September 11, 2001, Rick was not looking for what might be in it for him; instead he was unselfishly thinking about others and the danger they were in.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/whats-in-it-for-me?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **My Testimony** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 2000) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
  Jesus is my friend.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/my-testimony?lang=eng&id=p34#p34

- **True Followers** — Robert J. Whetten (April 1999) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Alone in that upper room with the eleven, Jesus uses these last teaching moments of His mortal ministry to teach: “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/true-followers?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Friendship: A Gospel Principle** — Marlin K. Jensen (April 1999) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
  Our Savior, shortly before His Crucifixion, said to His disciples: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/friendship-a-gospel-principle?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **Love of Christ** — C. Max Caldwell (October 1992) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
  Through his compliance with the severe requirements of the Atonement, the Savior offered the ultimate expression of love.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/love-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **A Prisoner of Love** — Vaughn J. Featherstone (April 1992) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
  The cause to which I speak is of missionary work as couples.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/a-prisoner-of-love?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **An Attitude of Gratitude** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1992) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
  When we ponder that vast throng who have died honorably defending home and hearth, we contemplate those immortal words, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/an-attitude-of-gratitude?lang=eng&id=p66#p66

- **Who Is a True Friend?** — Malcolm S. Jeppsen (April 1990) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
  “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/who-is-a-true-friend?lang=eng&id=p27#p27

- **Those Who Love Jesus** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1985) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  In the center of the main hall, inscribed for all to see, is the message of the memorial.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/those-who-love-jesus?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **The Gospel** — Hartman Rector, Jr. (October 1985) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Jesus was lifted up upon the cross so that he might draw all men unto him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/10/the-gospel?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Love All** — David B. Haight (October 1982) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/love-all?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **“He Is Risen”** — Thomas S. Monson (October 1981) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  One sentence only, spoken by one person only, provides a fitting epitaph: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/10/he-is-risen?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Our Thirtieth Anniversary as Latter-day Saints** — Derek A. Cuthbert (October 1980) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
  I came to know him as my personal Savior, who gave his life for me and for each of us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/10/our-thirtieth-anniversary-as-latter-day-saints?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Food Storage** — Vaughn J. Featherstone (April 1976) · Alludes to
  I should like to address a few remarks to those who ask, “Do I share with my neighbors who have not followed the counsel?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/food-storage?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **The Savior’s Ministry** — Delbert L. Stapley (April 1974) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  His teachings were given that we might know the way to life eternal.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-saviors-ministry?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love** — Marion D. Hanks (October 1973) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Christ’s love was so pure that he gave his life for us: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13.) But there was another gift he bestowed while he was on the cross, a gift that further measured the magnitude of his great love: he forgave, and asked his Father to forgive, those who persecuted and crucified him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/forgiveness-the-ultimate-form-of-love?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **What Is a Friend?** — Marvin J. Ashton (October 1972) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  The Savior said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/what-is-a-friend?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Am I My Brother’s Keeper?** — Henry D. Taylor (April 1972) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  In these words Brother Richards displayed his concern for Joseph, who was his beloved brother and neighbor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/am-i-my-brothers-keeper?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **The Vitality of Love** — Milton R. Hunter (October 1971) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  Jesus Christ also loved us so much that he freely laid down his life and shed his blood for our sins, and also to bring about a universal resurrection.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-vitality-of-love?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Lost Battalions** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1971) · Quote
  > “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
  As a boy, I enjoyed reading the account of the “lost battalion.” The “lost battalion” was a unit of the 77th Infantry Division in World War I.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/04/lost-battalions?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

’Tis Eastertide: No One Walks Alone

Gerrit W. Gong April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

Abide and abode.

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Confirmed in Faith

Aileen H. Clyde October 1996 General Relief Society Meeting

Relief Society women gathered here tonight and organized in many places in the four quarters of the earth are part of the evidence that righteousness and truth are sweeping forward in the world, because of their faith in Jesus Christ.

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His Final Hours

Howard W. Hunter April 1974 Friday Morning Session

“Let not your heart be troubled,” he said, for he sensed their fear and sorrow.

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A Peculiar Treasure

Alan R. Walker April 2026 Sunday Morning Session

Our Heavenly Father’s greatest desire is for us to live with Him again and enjoy eternal life by His side.

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The Character of Christ

D. Todd Christofferson April 2026 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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And We Talk of Christ

Gary E. Stevenson April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

“greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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“Ye Are My Friends”

David L. Buckner October 2024 Saturday Afternoon Session

“greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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A Sin-Resistant Generation

Joy D. Jones April 2017 Sunday Morning Session

I testify that Jesus Christ leads this Church.

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“Abide in My Love”

D. Todd Christofferson October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

Will you not love Him who first loved you?

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Fathers

D. Todd Christofferson April 2016 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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The Love of God

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2009 Saturday Morning Session

Heavenly Father’s love for His children is the core message of the plan of happiness, which plan is made active through the Atonement of Jesus Christ—the greatest expression of love the world has ever known.

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Give Heed unto the Prophets’ Words

Quentin L. Cook April 2008 Priesthood Session

We admire those who risk their lives to rescue those in danger.

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The Great Commandment

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2007 Saturday Afternoon Session

Because the Savior laid down His life for us, we have a brightness of hope, a confidence and security that when we pass from this worldly existence, we will live again with Him.

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Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

Claudio R. M. Costa October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example

Thomas S. Monson October 2005 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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What’s in It for Me?

James E. Faust October 2002 Saturday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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My Testimony

Gordon B. Hinckley April 2000 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

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True Followers

Robert J. Whetten April 1999 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Friendship: A Gospel Principle

Marlin K. Jensen April 1999 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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Love of Christ

C. Max Caldwell October 1992 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

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A Prisoner of Love

Vaughn J. Featherstone April 1992 Priesthood Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Thomas S. Monson April 1992 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

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Who Is a True Friend?

Malcolm S. Jeppsen April 1990 General Priesthood Meeting

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

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Those Who Love Jesus

Thomas S. Monson October 1985 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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The Gospel

Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1985 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Love All

David B. Haight October 1982 Saturday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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“He Is Risen”

Thomas S. Monson October 1981 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Our Thirtieth Anniversary as Latter-day Saints

Derek A. Cuthbert October 1980 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

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Food Storage

Vaughn J. Featherstone April 1976 Welfare Session

I should like to address a few remarks to those who ask, “Do I share with my neighbors who have not followed the counsel?

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The Savior’s Ministry

Delbert L. Stapley April 1974 Sunday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love

Marion D. Hanks October 1973 Friday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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What Is a Friend?

Marvin J. Ashton October 1972 Friday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Henry D. Taylor April 1972 Saturday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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The Vitality of Love

Milton R. Hunter October 1971 Friday Afternoon Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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Lost Battalions

Thomas S. Monson April 1971 Tuesday Morning Session

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

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