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John 15:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 15:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 15 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 . without me: or, severed from me”
John 15:5 (KJV)
Commentary on John 15:5
Jesus reiterates 'I am the vine, ye are the branches' (ego eimi he ampelos, hymeis ta klemata). This identifies believers' relationship to Christ - they are not independent entities but extensions of Him, deriving life from Him. The promise follows: 'He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit' (ho menon en emoi kago en auto, houtos pherei karpon polyn). The reciprocal abiding (believer in Christ, Christ in believer) produces abundant fruitfulness (karpon polyn). The stark conclusion: 'for without me ye can do nothing' (hoti choris emou ou dynasthe poiein ouden). Th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 15:5
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“who strengthens me.”
“to please him in all respects”
“but I chose you”
“joy”
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”
“but for the truth.”
“Most certainly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father doing. For whatever things he does, these the Son also does likewise.,Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.,,,,,,,,”
“coming down from the Father of lights”
“But grow in grace”
“unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies”