Jesus Is the Vine—Followers Are Branches 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in you.l They have seen and hated: probably means that they have seen his works and still have hated; but the Greek can be read: “have seen both me and my Father and still have hated both me and my Father.” Works,that no one else ever did: so Yahweh in Dt 4:32–33. Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, talks about Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated on the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Here the Spirit comes from both Jesus and the Father in mission; there is no reference here to the eternal procession of the Spirit. The two great commandments of the law are really one. And he trims and cleans every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. 2 He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. CHAPTER 1. The third pair is oidas (know intellectually, John 21:15-16) and ginoskeis (know experientially, John 21:17). (John 15:1-17). a. friends: in the Old Testament, Moses (Deut 34:5), Joshua (Joshua 24:29), and David (Psalm 89:21) were called "servants" or "slaves of Yahweh"; only Abraham (Isaiah 41:8; 2 Chron 20:7; cf James 2:23) was called a "friend of God.". USCCB Careers; Print | Share | Calendar | Diocesan Locator | FOLLOW US TEXT SIZE Today's Reading; Lecturas del Día; National Bible Week; Readings - Audio; Reflections - Video; Books of the Bible; Understanding the Bible. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that does not produce fruit. 1* As he passed by he saw a man blind from birth.a 2* His disciples asked him,b “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes [] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 He has already tended you by pruning you back for greater strength and usefulness by means of the commands I gave you. 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. Their law reflects the argument of the church with the synagogue. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. Read full chapter. They have seen and hated: probably means that they have seen his works and still have hated; but the Greek can be read: "have seen both me and my Father and still have hated both me and my Father." [10:1–5] Gn 48:15; 49:24; Ps 23:1–4; 80:2; Jer 23:1–4; Ez 34:1–31; Mi 7:14. b. Mi 2:12–13. 6:56. Mk 14:25, “the fruit of the vine.”. "If a man love not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?" There are synoptic parallels, predicting persecution, especially at Mt 10:17–25; 24:9–10. John 15. 16 But Peter stood at the gate outside. 2 He lops off every branch that doesn’t produce. 15 * John testified to him and cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, l ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’” 16 From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, * 17 because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. m 13 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. All rights reserved. His words become a monologue and go beyond the immediate crisis of the departure of Jesus. 14You are my friends if you do what I command you. The identification of the vine as the Son of Man in Ps 80:15 and Wisdom’s description of herself as a vine in Sir 24:17 are further background for portrayal of Jesus by this figure. John 15 Living Bible (TLB). 4 Abide in me, and I in you. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. Here the Spirit comes from both Jesus and the Father in mission; there is no reference here to the eternal procession of the Spirit. 9As the Father loves me, so I also love you. 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.j 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate* to be with you always,k 17 the Spirit of truth,* which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. Jas 2:23) was called a “friend of God.”. 8By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.e USCCB Mission; Leadership; Bishops and Dioceses; USCCB Offices; Contact USCCB; Financial Reporting; USCCB Careers ; Print | Share | Calendar | Diocesan Locator | FOLLOW US TEXT SIZE Today's Reading; Lecturas del Día; National Bible Week; Readings - Audio; Reflections - Video; Books of the Bible; Understanding the Bible. I have called you friends,* because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.k 9 [21] On account of my name: the idea of persecution for Jesus' name is frequent in the New Testament (Matthew 10:22; 24:9; Acts 9:14). "Christmas, and more generally the liturgical year, is exactly that drawing near to these divine signs, to recognize them as impressed into daily events, so that our hearts may be open to God's love. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you() No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine 3 You are already trimmed because of the word I have spoken to you. 6 [7] An alternative reading, "If you knew me, then you would have known my Father also," would be a rebuke, as in John 8:19. b 3 The way we may be sure * that we know him is to keep his commandments. 15 “I am the true Vine, and my Father is the Gardener. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Today we recognize and reflect on the Baptism of the Lord. New King James Version Update. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. The Vine and the Branches. The Vine and the Branches. a 2 He was in the beginning with God.. 3 * All things came to be through him,. John 15. In John 15:13b-15, the words for love are related to the Greek phileo. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. The Empty Tomb. Read verse in New International Version Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. John 15:4 : See ch. The identification of the vine as the Son of Man in Psalm 80:15 and Wisdom's description of herself as a vine in Sirach 24:17 are further background for portrayal of Jesus by this figure. 1:11; Col. 1:23]; See ch. The Transjordan topography recalls the great witness of John the Baptist to Jesus, as opposed to the hostility of the authorities in Jerusalem. a 2 * His disciples asked him, b “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him. Dei Verbum: The Word of God . Daily Readings: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22 / Psalms 117:1bc, 2 [Mark 16:15] / Mark 16:15-18 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012521.cfm 15 I shall no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know the master's business; I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. The Church in Latin America. 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. John 15. 15 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. John - Chapter 15. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. 24If I had not done works among them that no one else ever did, they would not have sin; but as it is, they have seen and hated both me and my Father.t CHAPTER 2. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. m About USCCB. 15. 2 He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. Price: $15.95 Authentic Jesus: The Christian Truth Versus Modern Fiction This booklet from the USCCB presents authentic Catholic teaching about Jesus and his divinity, the Bible, Gnostic gospels, women and the Church and other important topics in a convenient question-and-answer format. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. First of all, there was the ‘Book of Signs’, in chapters one through twelve, in which there were seven signs that were used to reveal Jesus’ identity and also to communicate that responsive acceptance on the one hand, and rejection on the other. l 17 This I command you: love one another. 18“If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.n 3 You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. 3 [2] Takes away . 15. John 15:19 If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. 15. Great for Christian small group studies. Jesus Is the True Vine Jesus said to his disciples:I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. CHAPTER 15. * [15:22, 24] Jesus’ words (spoken) and deeds (works) are the great motives of credibility. He cuts away every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.d 10 [22,24] Jesus' words (spoken) and deeds )works) are the great motives of credibility. prunes: in Greek there is a play on two related verbs. 3 You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you. a. His words become a monologue and go beyond the immediate crisis of the departure of Jesus. And he prunes those branches that bear fruit for even larger crops. Here, possibly a reference to Jn 15:1–16 or Jn 16:21. John 15 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE) Jesus the True Vine. 15. * [15:18–16:4] The hostile reaction of the world. * [2:13–22] This episode indicates the post-resurrectional replacement of the temple by the person of Jesus. For apart from Me you can do nothing. . 6* c Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. It is the only miracle story found in all four gospels (occurring twice in Mark and Matthew). 12 This is My ... than to lay down one’s life for his friends. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.p The Vine and the Branches. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. bible.usccb.org Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. * [2:13–22] This episode indicates the post-resurrectional replacement of the temple by the person of Jesus. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes # 15:2 The Greek for he prunes also means he cleans. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 15 Simon Peter and another disciple* followed Jesus. 17This I command you: love one another.m, The World’s Hatred. ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here. 3:15. 1 “I am # Ex 3:14; Jn 8:24,58 the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Love to God is proved by love to mankind. 3 You are clean already because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 [6] Branches were cut off and dried on the wall of the vineyard for later use as fuel. See notes on Mt 14:13–21; 15:32–39. Learn more. c 4 We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. [15:1] Ps 80:9–17; Is 5:1–7; Jer 2:21; Ez 15:2; 17:5–10; 19:10. d. [15:7] 14:13; Mt 7:7; Mk 11:24; 1 Jn 5:14. k. [15:15] Dt 34:5; Jos 24:29; 2 Chr 20:7; Ps 89:21; Is 41:8; Rom 8:15; Gal 4:7; Jas 2:23. n. [15:18] 7:7; 14:17; Mt 10:22; 24:9; Mk 13:13; Lk 6:22; 1 Jn 3:13. This year's theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Abide in my love... You shall bear much fruit." in me, and I in you. 11 [25] In their law: law is here used as a larger concept than the Pentateuch, for the reference is to Psalm 35:19 or Psalm 69:5. The Revised Standard Version of the Bible: … * [15:6] Branches were cut off and dried on the wall of the vineyard for later use as fuel. CHAPTER 20 *. All that love the Saviour should continue in their love to him, and take all occasions to show it. 7 [15:18-16:4] The hostile reaction of the world. The Vine and the Branches. I am the true vine. The Man Born Blind. * [15:21] On account of my name: the idea of persecution for Jesus’ name is frequent in the New Testament (Mt 10:22; 24:9; Acts 9:14). * [15:20] The word I spoke to you: a reference to Jn 13:16. * [15:13] For one’s friends: or: “those whom one loves.” In Jn 15:9–13a, the words for love are related to the Greek agapaō. There may be secondary eucharistic symbolism here; cf Mark 14:25 "the fruit of the vine.". 21And they will do all these things to you on account of my name,* because they do not know the one who sent me.q The Church in Latin America. And he trims and cleans every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. 12 [26] Whom I will send: in John 14:16, 26 the Paraclete is to be sent by the Father, at the request of Jesus. 2 [1-17] Like John 10:1-5, this passage resembles a parable. The truth: in John, the divinely revealed reality of the Father manifested in the person and works of Jesus. Learn more. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in * you. John 15 New English Translation (NET Bible) The Vine and the Branches. 3 You are already trimmed because of the word I have spoken to you. Learn more. b What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; c 5 * the light shines in the darkness, d. and the darkness has not overcome it. j 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate * to be with you always, k 17 the Spirit of truth, * which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it. . 1 In the beginning * was the Word, . St. John the Evangelist 510 Jackson Ave. Defiance, OH 43512 Phone: (419) 782-7121 Fax: (419) 782-5813 Email: stjohn@stjohndefiance.org Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Christ and His Commandments. that no one else ever did: so Yahweh in Deut 4:32-33. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. 15 “ [] I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 5-7; 1 John 2:6; [Phil. 16 Therefore, the Jews began to persecute Jesus because he did this on a sabbath.h 17 * But Jesus answered them,i “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.” Cross references. Frequently Asked Questions; Revised Edition Information; Study Materials. 15I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, * because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. In John 15:10 keeping of His commandments was laid down as the means of abiding in His love. John 15:12-17. 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. k 16 It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. Inductive Bible study on John 15:1-8. 2 He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. 15. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. The wedding Lectionary offers to couples three choices from Jesus' Last Supper discourse in John's Gospel, chapters 13 through 17. * [15:1–17] Like Jn 10:1–5, this passage resembles a parable. For John, association with Jesus' name implies union with Jesus. Israel is spoken of as a vineyard at Is 5:1–7; Mt 21:33–46 and as a vine at Ps 80:9–17; Jer 2:21; Ez 15:2; 17:5–10; 19:10; Hos 10:1. . See notes on Jn 10:34; 12:34. (Joh 3:15; Joh 6:56; Joh 15:5; Php 1:11; Col 1:23; 1Jo 2:6) 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The Vine and the Branches. John depicts no extended ministry in Capernaum as do the synoptics. * [15:1–16:4] Discourse on the union of Jesus with his disciples. 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that does not produce fruit. No branch can produce fruit alone. 15 “I am the true vine; my Father is the gardener. * Passover: this is the first Passover mentioned in John; a second is mentioned in Jn 6:4; a third in Jn 13:1. 12This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.i . Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. This is a picture of Jesus' metaphor of the Vine in John 15. * * [15:26] Whom I will send: in Jn 14:16, 26, the Paraclete is to be sent by the Father, at the request of Jesus. Dei Verbum: The Word of God . Again, let’s review the context we are dealing with. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, # Mt 3:10; 7:19; 15:13; Lk 3:9; 13:6–9; Jn 15:6; Rm 11:17,22 and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. (John 15:1-17). 1 * “I am the true vine, * and my Father is the vine grower. Israel is spoken of as a vineyard at Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-46 and as a vine at Psalm 80:9-17; Jeremiah 2:21; Ezekiel 15:2; 17:5-10; 19:10; Hosea 10:1. 15 I shall no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know the master's business; I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. This year's theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Abide in my love... You shall bear much fruit." 2He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes* so that it bears more fruit. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). 1 [15:1-16:4] Discourse on the union of Jesus with his disciples. 15 The man went and told the Jews that Jesus was the one who had made him well. Learn more. John Chapter 15 1 1 2 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. 4Remain in me, as I remain in you. He now reminds them that that which was specially the commandment to them was love to one another. 1 * As he passed by he saw a man blind from birth. Includes cross references, questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on John chapter 15:1-8. There are many textual variants. So the other disciple, the acquaintance of the high priest, went out … See the notes on John 10:34; 12:34. John 15. The Church in Latin America. The Advocate. 19If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you.o Related Media. Jesus Is Like a Vine. 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 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. 1* “I am the true vine,* and my Father is the vine grower.a 5I am the vine, you are the branches. New American Bible Copyright © 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. 3 You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. k 16 It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. 3 You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Take care to live in me, and let me live in you. 16It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.l John differs on the roles of Philip and Andrew, the proximity of Passover , and the allusion to Elisha (see Jn 6:9). (John 15:1-17). * [ 16:30 ] The reference is seemingly to the fact that Jesus could anticipate their question in Jn 16:19 . For John, association with Jesus’ name implies union with Jesus. John 14:15-21. 3 You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. John 15. And each one that does bear fruit, he will cleanse, so that it may bring forth more fruit. The story here symbolizes the food that is really available through Jesus. * Performed no sign: this is to stress the inferior role of John the Baptist. Likewise arnia (lambs, John 21:15) and probata (sheep, John 21:16-17) create the same interpretive problem. Commentary on John 15:9-17 (Read John 15:9-17) Those whom God loves as a Father, may despise the hatred of all the world. CHAPTER 9 The Man Born Blind. 16 You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last; so that the Father will give you anything you ask him in my name. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. a 2 He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes * so that it bears more fruit. 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. so that it will be even more fruitful. and without him nothing came to be. Beginning next week, the entire Christian community is invited to pray for unity. But he trims clean every branch tha 4 Abide in me, and I in you. Their law reflects the argument of the church with the synagogue. 8 [20] The word I spoke to you: a reference to John 13:16. The possession of truth confers knowledge and liberation from sin . * Passover: this is the first Passover mentioned in John; a second is mentioned in Jn 6:4; a third in Jn 13:1. In Jn 15:13b–15, the words for love are related to the Greek phileō. Price: $15.95 Lectio Divina of the Gospels 2020-2021 This book takes the reader through a cycle of praying with the Gospels for Sundays and major feasts of the liturgical year, beginning with the first Sunday of Advent on November 29, 2020 and concluding with the last Sunday in Ordinary Time on November 28, 2021. Learn more. The Promise of the Holy Spirit. 10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.g, 11“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.h . John depicts no extended ministry in Capernaum as do the synoptics. . 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he will take away. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. 3You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.b He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit. 5 [13] For one's friends: or: "those whom one loves." Jesus, the True Vine. 15 ‘If you love me, you will keep * my commandments. John 15. 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. 3 You are clean now, because of the word that I have spoken to you. 1 My children, * I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, * to be with you for ever. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:13dropdownRevised Standard Version Catholic Editiondropdown. l 17 This I command you: love one another. Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, talks about Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated on the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. 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. 25But in order that the word written in their law* might be fulfilled, ‘They hated me without cause.’u, 26“When the Advocate comes whom I will send* you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.v 15 “I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener. Learn more. * [15:25] In their law: law is here used as a larger concept than the Pentateuch, for the reference is to Ps 35:19 or Ps 69:5. m 18 No one has ever seen God. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. 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