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    John 15 (KJV)

    Read John chapter 15 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    John 15

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    John 15:1-5

    "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every b…"

    John 15:12

    "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have …"

    John 15:13

    "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his …"

    John 15:5

    "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, a…"

    John 15:7

    "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask w…"

    John 15:16

    "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained y…"

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    John 15 Summary

    John 15 contains Jesus' extended metaphor of the vine and the branches, spoken during the Last Supper. 'I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman,' Jesus declares, teaching that spiritual fruitfulness depends entirely on abiding in Him. Branches that don't bear fruit are removed; those that do are pruned to bear more.

    Jesus transitions from the vine metaphor to the command to love one another as He has loved them. He defines the greatest love: 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' He then elevates the disciples from servants to friends and warns them that the world will hate them as it hated Him.

    Key Themes

    Abiding in ChristSpiritual FruitfulnessSacrificial LovePersecution

    Key Verses in John 15

    "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."

    — John 15:5

    The definitive statement on spiritual dependence — fruitfulness requires connection to Christ.

    "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

    — John 15:13

    Jesus defines ultimate love hours before demonstrating it on the cross.

    "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit."

    — John 15:16

    Salvation originates in God's choice — a profound truth about grace and calling.

    Life Application

    The key word of John 15 is 'abide' — to remain connected to Christ through prayer, obedience, and His Word. Apart from Him you can do nothing of eternal value. Stay connected, expect pruning (it's a sign of growth), and love others as He loved you.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does it mean to 'abide in Christ'?

    Abiding means maintaining a living, dependent relationship with Jesus through faith, prayer, obedience, and Scripture. Just as a branch draws life from the vine, believers draw spiritual life and fruitfulness from ongoing connection with Christ.

    What does the pruning represent in John 15?

    Pruning represents God's discipline and refining work in believers' lives. It's not punishment but purposeful removal of what hinders greater fruitfulness — trials, corrections, and growth that produce more spiritual fruit.

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