John 15:5-7

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:6

If any one abide net in me, he is cast forth as the branch —perhaps away from the vineyard, as well as from proximity to the vine— and is withered . The two aorists, ἐβλήθη and ἐξηράνθη , are simply cases of a common daily experience. These are the inevitable consequences of not abiding in the vine. We may imagine two ways in which this non-abiding in Christ, this severance from him, may be effected: read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 15:7

In this verse he returns once more on the principle of union with himself, and of what will come out of it. The disciples may be sorely distressed at this possible doom, for whatever may be the lot of those who do not obey the gospel and are ignorant of the Law of God, the curse here uttered fails heavily upon those who have been once enlightened, etc., and have apostatized ( Hebrews 6:4-6 ). The anxiety of the apostles ]s grievous, and they desire deliverance from this doom. And our Lord... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 15:5

I am the vine - John 15:1.Without me ye can do nothing - The expression “without me” denotes the same as separate from me. As the branches, if separated from the parent stock, could produce no fruit, but would immediately wither and die, so Christians, if separate from Christ, could do nothing. The expression is one, therefore, strongly implying dependence. The Son of God was the original source of life, John 1:4. He also, by his work as Mediator, gives life to the world John 6:33, and it is by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 15:6

If a man, abide not in me - See John 15:4. If a man is not truly united to him by faith, and does not live with a continual sense of his dependence on him. This doubtless refers to those who are professors of religion, but who have never known anything of true and real connection with him.Is cast forth - See the notes at John 15:2. Also Matthew 8:12; Matthew 22:13.Is withered - Is dried up. A branch cut off withers. So of a soul unconnected with Christ, however fair it may have appeared. and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 15:7

My words - My doctrine; my commandments.Abide in you - Not only are remembered, but are suffered to remain in you as a living principle, to regulate your affections and life.Ye shall ask ... - See John 14:13. This promise had particular reference to the apostles. It is applicable to other Christians only so far as they are in circumstances similar to the apostles, and only so far as they possess their spirit. We learn from it that it is only when we keep the commandments of Christ - only when... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 15:3-6

John 15:3-6. Now ye are clean All of you, to whom I now speak, are made clean from the guilt and power of sin through the word which I have spoken unto you, whose sanctifying influence has operated on your hearts, and which, when applied by the Spirit, is the grand instrument of purifying the soul. Abide in me By the continued exercise of humble faith and love, producing all holiness, by which alone you can continue to be in me; and I in you And I will be in you by my Spirit, to nourish... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 15:7

John 15:7. If ye abide in me, &c. Our Lord having laid before his disciples the awful consequences of falling from grace, now proceeds to point out some of the peculiar advantages which should accrue from a contrary spirit and conduct; the first of which is that all their prayers should be heard and answered. If ye abide in me Through a faith working by love; and my words abide in you Practically and experimentally; if you adhere steadfastly to the doctrine which I have taught you,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 15:1-27

145. Union with Jesus (John 15:1-27)In themselves believers have no life, strength or spiritual power. All that they have comes from Jesus Christ. If he is likened to a vine, they are likened to the branches, which means that they can bear spiritual fruit only as they are united in him. As they allow the Father to remove the hindrances of sin from their lives, they will bear even more fruit (John 15:1-5).Those who bear no fruit are like the dead branches of a vine. Though attached to it, they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 15:5

without. Greek choris, apart from. Compare John 1:3 and John 20:7 (by itself), the only other occurance in John. nothing . Greek. ou ouden, a double negative. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 15:6

If a man . . . not . Greek. ean me tis. App-118 and App-123 . See "except" in John 15:4 . It is no longer "you "or "ye" but "any one", speaking generally. is cast forth . . . is withered . (Both verbs are in the Aorist) = was cast forth, &c., perhaps referring to the fig-tree (Matthew 21:19 , and App-156 ). Compare Matthew 13:6 . a = the. men = they. Compare Matthew 13:30 , Matthew 13:39 , Matthew 13:41 . into . Greek. eis. App-104 . the fire . No art. in received text, but added by... read more

Group of Brands