John 15:4-9

I Am the True Vine

⁴ _y Abide _z 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; _a you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that _b bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ If anyone does not abide in me _c he is thrown away like a branch and withers; _d and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. ⁷ If _e you abide in me, and my words abide in you, _f ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. ⁸ _g By this my Father is glorified, that you _h bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. ⁹ _i As the Father has loved me, _j so have I loved you. Abide in my love.

1. Cross References
   John 15:5 - 7
   I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
   1 John 2:6
   Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
   Philippians 1:11
   Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
   Colossians 1:23
   If indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
   John 6:56
   Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.
   
2. Cross References
   John 3:15
   That whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
   
3. Cross References
   Romans 6:5
   For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
   
4. Cross References
   John 15:16
   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.
   Colossians 1:6
   Which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing - as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.
   Colossians 1:10
   So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
   
5. Cross References
   John 15:2
   Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
   
6. Cross References
   Matthew 13:40 - 42
   Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age.
   Ezekiel 15:4
   Behold, it is given to the fire for fuel. When the fire has consumed both ends of it, and the middle of it is charred, is it useful for anything?
   
7. Cross References
   John 8:31
   So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples.
   
8. Cross References
   John 14:13
   Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
   
9. Cross References
   Isaiah 61:3
   To grant to those who mourn in Zion - to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
   Matthew 5:16
   In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
   2 Corinthians 9:13
   By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission flowing from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others.
   Philippians 1:11
   Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
   
10. Cross References
    John 15:5
    I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
    
11. Cross References
    John 5:20
    For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel.
    
12. Cross References
    John 13:34
    A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.