John 15:16

Translations

Modern

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Traditional

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Literal

You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and I appointed you so that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you might ask the Father in My name, He may give you.

Latin

Non vos me elegistis, sed ego elegi vos, et posui vos ut eatis, et fructum afferatis, et fructus vester maneat: ut quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, det vobis.

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Greek

English

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Notes

John 15:14–16

God considered Abraham and Moses to be his friends (Exodus 33:11; 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). This is the closest relationship possible between God and a person. Jesus chooses his friends (John 15:16). They demonstrate their friendship by obeying him.

John 15:1–27

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.

Theme notes and profiles

“Belief” in the Gospel of John Jesus’ Final Night Our Advocate Remaining in Christ The Land

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Elect, Election First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Ordain, Ordination

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Answered Prayer Ask in Jesus' Name Asking for Help Awakening Being Chosen Call: To Special Religious Duty: Apostles Calling Election of Grace Election of Saints, Is by Christ Elections Fruit Fruitfulness God: Fatherhood of Good Fruits Making Disciples Names Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Ordination Other Religions Our Purpose Perserverence Prayer: Acceptable Through Christ Prayer: Answer To, Promise Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Sharing Faith Soul Winning The Apostles: Ordained by Christ Winning Souls for Christ Wonderfully Made

John 15:16

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