We will briefly refer to the Scriptures in John's Gospel where the "beloved disciple" so mentions himself, as illustrating the attitude and action of love in relation to our Beloved on whom we are leaning—not only upon His arm, but Himself (Sgs 8:5).
1. Rest of love (Sgs 13:23).
2. Confidence of love (Sgs 13:25).
3. Object of love (Sgs 18:15).
4. Unity of love (Sgs 18:16).
5. Contemplation of love (Sgs 19:26).
6. Obedience of love (Sgs 19:27).
7. Concern of love (Sgs 20:2).
8. Companion of love—zeal (Sgs 20:3).
9. Activity of love (Sgs 20:4).
10. Belief of love (Sgs 20:8).
11. Witness of love (Sgs 20:25).
12. Sharp-si13ghtedness of love (Sgs 21:17).
13. Close companionship of love (Sgs 21:20).
14. Wonderful memory of love (Sgs 21:23).
15. Testimony of love (Sgs 21:24).