John 13:34 (ESV) A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another!  Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another!

Where did this come from? What exactly does Jesus mean? Why is Jesus adding this commandment to the Scriptures and calling it new? In the OT, Lev.19:18, the Israelites were commanded to love their neighbor as they loved themselves.  Let us look closely as to why Jesus gave us this command and called it NEW. Context: Jesus has come into Jerusalem riding a donkey while multitudes declare HIM as King of Israel. The next event recorded is Jesus celebrating the Passover and instituting the Lord’s Supper. We should remember that Passover, the Lord’s supper, and the upcoming crucifixion are related and intertwined.