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John 15:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 15:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”
John 15:2 (KJV)
Commentary on John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away (πᾶν κλῆμα ἐν ἐμοὶ μὴ φέρον καρπὸν αἴρει αὐτό/pan klēma en emoi mē pheron karpon airei auto)—This clause has prompted considerable theological debate. The phrase "in me" (ἐν ἐμοὶ/en emoi) appears to describe those united to Christ, yet they "bear not fruit" and are "taken away." Several interpretations exist:1. Professing but not possessing believers—Judas exemplifies this: externally connected to Christ, present among the disciples, yet never truly regenerate. Jesus said of him, "Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:2
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“for a few days”
“Every plant which my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted.,But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.,,,,,,,,”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“'Behold”
“and brings forth a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled”
“to him will be given”
“soul”
“and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn”