For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
John 16:27
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to John · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the "beloved disciple"
Context
25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.