for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
John 16:27
Surrounding context
16:26 In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;
16:27 for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
16:28 I came forth from the Father and have come into the world. Again, I leave the world and go to the Father."