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John 15:1-16 (AMP)

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¹ I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. ² Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit. ³ You are cleansed and pruned already, because of the word which I have given you . ⁴ Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me. ⁵ I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me you can do nothing. ⁶ If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out like a branch, and withers; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, and they are burned. ⁷ If you live in Me and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. ⁸ When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you show and prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine. ⁹ I have loved you, as the Father has loved Me; abide in My love . ¹⁰ If you keep My commandments , you will abide in My love and live on in it, just as I have obeyed My Father's commandments and live on in His love. ¹¹ I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing. ¹² This is My commandment: that you love one another as I have loved you. ¹³ No one has greater love than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends. ¹⁴ You are My friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you to do. ¹⁵ I do not call you servants (slaves) any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing (working out). But I have called you My friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. ¹⁶ You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you , that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting , so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name , He may give it to you.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 13) Love - No greater love than lay down one's life for his friends
(v. 13) Self-Denial / Sacrifice - No greater love than lay down one's life for his friends

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Names of Jesus (part XVII) (2011-04-23)
(v. 1) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 2) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 3) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 3) Master Plan - Jesus gave himself away (part 2) (2009-12-06)
(v. 3) Resolve to Lead Your Family (2013-10-21)
(v. 4) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 4) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 5) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 5) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 5) Be Still My Soul - The Pattern (Part 2) (2008-03-22)
(v. 6) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 6) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 7) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 7) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 8) Contagious Christian - Benefits (part 3) (2010-10-03)
(v. 8) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 8) Mind of Christ - About Self (part VII) (2011-07-21)
(v. 8) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 9) Mind of Christ - Obedience (part III) (2011-06-23)
(v. 9) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 10) Mind of Christ - Obedience (part II) (2011-06-22)
(v. 10) Mind of Christ - Obedience (part III) (2011-06-23)
(v. 10) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part II) (2011-07-01)
(v. 10) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 11) Master Plan - Jesus gave himself away (part 1) (2009-12-05)
(v. 11) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 12) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 13) Jesus with People - Greatest in th Kingdom (2009-01-30)
(v. 13) Resolve to Lead Your Marriage (2013-10-10)
(v. 13) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 13) One Another - Making it Clear (2009-09-25)
(v. 14) Purpose Driven Life - Developing Your Friendship with God (2008-06-04)
(v. 14) One Another - Making it Clear (2009-09-25)
(v. 14) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 14) Heart of Friendship (part 1) (2010-04-25)
(v. 15) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)
(v. 15) Day 25 - Being Open (2011-12-28)
(v. 15) Blessings In Christ (part IV) (2012-03-08)
(v. 15) Purpose Driven Life - Best Friends with God (2008-06-03)
(v. 15) Names of the Believers (part VI) (2011-05-06)
(v. 15) One Another - Making it Clear (2009-09-25)
(v. 15) Wild at Heart - An adventure to live (part 4) (2009-10-21)
(v. 15) Master Plan - Jesus gave himself away (part 1) (2009-12-05)
(v. 15) Heart of Friendship (part 1) (2010-04-25)
(v. 16) First the Kingdom - Trees (part 4) (2010-02-11)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part III) (2011-07-02)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 5) Sermon: Integrity of heart (2004-01-15)
(v. 8) Bible Talk: Discipleship: Jesus is the focus (2006-12-02)
(v. 9) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 10) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 11) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 12) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 12) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 12) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 13) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 13) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 13) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 14) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 14) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 15) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 15) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)
(v. 15) Sermon: Friendship with Others (2005-07-17)
(v. 15) Devotional: Teaching People to Obey Everything Jesus Commanded (2008-12-18)
(v. 16) Devotional: Friendship (2008-12-12)