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John 15:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 15:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 15:4 (KJV)
Commentary on John 15:4
Jesus commands 'Abide in me, and I in you' (meinate en emoi, kago en hymin). The verb meno means to remain, stay, dwell permanently. The command is reciprocal - believers abide in Christ, and He abides in them. This is not mere proximity but intimate, organic connection. The analogy follows: 'As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me' (kathos to klema ou dynatai karpon pherein aph' heautou ean me meine en te ampelo, houtos oude hymeis ean me en emoi menete). The impossibility is absolute - no self-generated fruitfulness exists...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:4
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“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk”
“and it is no longer I that live”
“If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.,Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;,,,,,,,,”
“doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching”
“and I in him.”
“and I in him”
“which are through Jesus Christ”
“as for you”
“and you in me”
“these are such as in an honest and good heart”