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John 15

John 15:4

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

Modern
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
Traditional
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Literal
Remain in Me, and I in you. As the branch is not able to bear fruit of itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither you, unless you remain in Me.
Latin
Manete in me, et ego in vobis. Sicut palmes non potest ferre fructum a semetipso, nisi manserit in vite, sic nec vos, nisi in me manseritis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

Notes

John 15:4

The term remain (Greek menō) is important for understanding 15:4–10. A growing disciple, in whom the Father and the Son live through the Spirit, must be continuously connected to Christ (see 14:16–25; 15:26).

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.

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 New Commandment Perseverance Shekinah Vine, Wild Vine Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Branch: Figurative Church: Christ, Head of Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Compared To Saints: Branches of a Vine Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship with Christ Good Works: They Alone, Who Abide in Christ Can Perform Grape: Parables of the Vine Holiness is the Result of Union with Christ Intimacy with God Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Vine Parables: Parables of Christ: Vine and Branches Partnership Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Positive Attitude Privileges of Saints: Abiding in Christ Pruning: General Scriptures Concerning Rely on God Righteous: Branches of a Vine Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Righteousness: Fruits of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Steadfastness: Principle of-Illustrated Togetherness Unfruitfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Union with Christ: Maintained by Abiding in Him Union with Christ: Necessary to Fruitfulness Union with Christ: Saints: Exhorted to Maintain Vine: Pruned Vine: Symbolical Working Together Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To