John 15:1

Jesus the True Vine · John 15:1–8
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Translations

Modern
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.
Traditional
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Literal
“ I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
Latin
Ego sum vitis vera, et Pater meus agricola est.

Original

Greek
English
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.

Notes

I am: See study note on 6:35. The vine and the vineyard have traditionally represented God’s people. He "plants and tends" them in Israel (Psalm 80:8–18; Isaiah 5:1–7; Jeremiah 2:21; 12:10–11; Ezekiel 15:1–5; Hosea 10:1–2). When Jesus used this image, he made an important change. He declared that he is the true vine and that a relationship with God requires attachment to him.

Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, instructing them to remain in close fellowship with him. The image of a grapevine illustrates both intimacy and fruitfulness. To sustain genuine spiritual life in the world, believers must remain intimately connected to Christ.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 27:1–13

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Branch First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Vine, Wild Vine Vines, Vineyard

Topics

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