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John 15

John 15:5

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

Modern
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
Traditional
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Literal
I am the vine; you are the branches. The one remaining in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit. For apart from Me you are able to do nothing.
Latin
Ego sum vitis, vos palmites: qui manet in me, et ego in eo, hic fert fructum multum, quia sine me nihil potestis facere.

Original

Greek
English
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Notes

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 Eternal Life First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Perseverance Shekinah Vine, Wild Vine Vines, Vineyard

Topics

Branch: Figurative Church: Christ, Head of Church: Membership In Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Compared To Saints: Branches of a Vine Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Dependence Fellowship with Christ Garden God-Given Talents Good Works: Ministers should Illustrated Good Works: They Alone, Who Abide in Christ Can Perform Grape: Parables of the Vine Holiness is the Result of Union with Christ How God Wants Us to Live I AM Intimacy with God Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Vine More Than Conquerors Parables: Parables of Christ: Vine and Branches Partnership Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Positive Attitude Privileges of Saints: Abiding in Christ Pruning: General Scriptures Concerning Qualities of Christ Relationship with God Rely on God Righteous: Branches of a Vine Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Righteousness: Fruits of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self Sufficiency Spiritual Energy The Vine: (Its Fruitful Branches) of Saints Togetherness True Love Turning Away from God Union with Christ: Beneficial Results of Abundant Fruitfulness Union with Christ: Illustrated: Vine and Branches