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John 15:1-16 (RSV)

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¹ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. ² Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. ³ You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. ⁴ Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. ⁵ I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. ⁷ If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. ⁸ By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples. ⁹ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. ¹⁰ If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. ¹¹ These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. ¹² "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command you. ¹⁵ No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. ¹⁶ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; 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)