The Vine and the Branches

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Ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄμπελος vine ἄμπελος ámpelos probably from the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and that of G257 (ἅλων); a vine (as coiling about a support) vine ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀληθινή true ἀληθινός alēthinós from G227 (ἀληθής); truthful true , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατήρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, γεωργός worker of the soil γεωργός geōrgós from G1093 (γῆ) and the base of G2041 (ἔργον); a land-worker, i.e. farmer husbandman ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ·

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.

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πᾶν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw κλῆμα branch κλῆμα klēma from G2806 (κλάω); a limb or shoot (as if broken off) branch ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) φέρον carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit αἴρει raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th αὐτό he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πᾶν all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit φέρον carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea καθαίρει cleanse καθαίρω kathaírō from G2513 (καθαρός); to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate purge αὐτὸ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ⸂ καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit πλείονα more πλείων pleíōn comparative of G4183 (πολύς); more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion X above, + exceed φέρῃ carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea .

He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

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ἤδη now ἤδη ḗdē apparently from G2228 (ἤ) (or possibly G2229 (ἦ)) and G1211 (δή); even now already, (even) now (already), by this time ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καθαροί pure καθαρός katharós clean (literally or figuratively) clean, clear, pure ἐστε are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λόγον word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin ὃν who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, λελάληκα speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ·

You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

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μείνατε remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοί I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , κἀγὼ also κἀγώ kagṓ from G2532 (καί) and G1473 (ἐγώ); so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me (an ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou . καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλῆμα branch κλῆμα klēma from G2806 (κλάω); a limb or shoot (as if broken off) branch οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no δύναται powerful δύναμαι dýnamai to be able or possible be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit φέρειν carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea ἀφʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig ἑαυτοῦ himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ⸀ μένῃ remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀμπέλῳ vine ἄμπελος ámpelos probably from the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and that of G257 (ἅλων); a vine (as coiling about a support) vine , οὕτως so οὕτω hoútō adverb from G3778 (οὗτος); in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) after that, after (in) this manner, as, e οὐδὲ not even οὐδέ oudé from G3756 (οὐ) and G1161 (δέ); not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), n ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸀μένητε

Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

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ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄμπελος vine ἄμπελος ámpelos probably from the base of G297 (ἀμφότερος) and that of G257 (ἅλων); a vine (as coiling about a support) vine , ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλήματα branch κλῆμα klēma from G2806 (κλάω); a limb or shoot (as if broken off) branch . ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μένων remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me κἀγὼ also κἀγώ kagṓ from G2532 (καί) and G1473 (ἐγώ); so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me (an ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive οὗτος this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it φέρει carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit πολύν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that χωρὶς apart from χωρίς chōrís adverb from G5561 (χώρα); at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition) beside, by itself, without ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no δύνασθε powerful δύναμαι dýnamai to be able or possible be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power ποιεῖν do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid οὐδέν no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, .

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

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ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μή not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) τις any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ⸀ μένῃ remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοί I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ἐβλήθη cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, ἔξω without ἔξω éxō adverb from G1537 (ἐκ); out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλῆμα branch κλῆμα klēma from G2806 (κλάω); a limb or shoot (as if broken off) branch καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξηράνθη dry up ξηραίνω xēraínō from G3584 (ξηρός); to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature dry up, pine away, be ripe, wither (away) , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too συνάγουσιν gather together συνάγω synágō from G4862 (σύν) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably) + accomp αὐτὰ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πῦρ trials πῦρ pŷr a primary word; fire (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) fiery, fire βάλλουσιν cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too καίεται light καίω kaíō apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume burn, light .

If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

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ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μείνητε remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ῥήματά thing spoken ῥῆμα rhēma from G4483 (ῥέω); an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou μείνῃ remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re , ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other θέλητε will θέλω thélō apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to determine (as an active option from subjective im ⸀αἰτήσασθε καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γενήσεται come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ·

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

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ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τούτῳ this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἐδοξάσθη glorify δοξάζω doxázō from G1391 (δόξα); to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application) (make) glorify(-ious), full of (have) glory, h ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατήρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit πολὺν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi φέρητε carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ γένησθε come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἐμοὶ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me μαθηταί disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple .

This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

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καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when ἠγάπησέν love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατήρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent , κἀγὼ also κἀγώ kagṓ from G2532 (καί) and G1473 (ἐγώ); so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me (an ⸂ ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἠγάπησα love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) , μείνατε remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπῃ love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμῇ mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my .

As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

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ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐντολάς ordinance ἐντολή entolḗ from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι); injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription commandment, precept μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τηρήσητε keep τηρέω tēréō from (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and th , μενεῖτε remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπῃ love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸂ τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐντολὰς ordinance ἐντολή entolḗ from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι); injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription commandment, precept τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρός father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τετήρηκα keep τηρέω tēréō from (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and th καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μένω remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀγάπῃ love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, .

If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

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ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it λελάληκα speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χαρὰ joy χαρά chará from G5463 (χαίρω); cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -o ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμὴ mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ⸀ ᾖ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χαρὰ joy χαρά chará from G5463 (χαίρω); cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -o ὑμῶν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou πληρωθῇ fill πληρόω plēróō from G4134 (πλήρης); to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnis .

I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

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Αὕτη he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐστὶν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐντολὴ ordinance ἐντολή entolḗ from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι); injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription commandment, precept ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμὴ mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ἀγαπᾶτε love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) ἀλλήλους one another ἀλλήλων allḗlōn Genitive plural from G243 (ἄλλος) reduplicated; one another each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-) καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when ἠγάπησα love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ·

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

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μείζονα large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ταύτης this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἀγάπην love ἀγάπη agápē from G25 (ἀγαπάω); love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, οὐδεὶς no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ἔχει have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess , ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde τις any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ψυχὴν life ψυχή psychḗ from G5594 (ψύχω); breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; t αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive θῇ put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, ὑπὲρ in behalf of ὑπέρ hypér a primary preposition; over, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φίλων love φιλέω philéō from G5384 (φίλος); to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

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ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou φίλοι friendly φίλος phílos properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.) friend μού I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐστε are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other ποιῆτε do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid ⸀ ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐντέλλομαι give orders ἐντέλλομαι entéllomai from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G5056 (τέλος); to enjoin (give) charge, (give) command(-ments), injoin ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

You are My friends if you do what I command you.

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οὐκέτι no longer οὐκέτι oukéti from G3756 (οὐ) and G2089 (ἔτι); not yet, no longer after that (not), (not) any more, henceforth (hereafter) not, no lon ⸂ λέγω say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou δούλους male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δοῦλος male slave δοῦλος doûlos from G1210 (δέω); a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense o οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no οἶδεν know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 τί who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ποιεῖ do ποιέω poiéō apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) abid αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριος lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L · ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἴρηκα say ἐρέω eréō probably a fuller form of G4483 (ῥέω); an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say call, φίλους friendly φίλος phílos properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.) friend , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἤκουσα hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρός father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐγνώρισα make known γνωρίζω gnōrízō from a derivative of G1097 (γινώσκω); to make known; subjectively, to know certify, declare, make known, give to underst ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.

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οὐχ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐξελέξασθε choose ἐκλέγομαι eklégomai middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its primary sense); to select make choice, choose (out), chosen , ἀλλʼ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐξελεξάμην choose ἐκλέγομαι eklégomai middle voice from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3004 (λέγω) (in its primary sense); to select make choice, choose (out), chosen ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔθηκα put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, ὑμᾶς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὑπάγητε go away ὑπάγω hypágō from G5259 (ὑπό) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too καρπὸν fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit φέρητε carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καρπὸς fruit καρπός karpós probably from the base of G726 (ἁρπάζω); fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively fruit ὑμῶν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou μένῃ remain μένω ménō a primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, re , ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ὅ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τι who τίς tís probably emphatic of G5100 (τὶς); an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) every m ἂν untranslatable word ἄν án a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever αἰτήσητε ask αἰτέω aitéō of uncertain derivation; to ask (in genitive case) ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὀνόματί name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me δῷ give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

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ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ἐντέλλομαι give orders ἐντέλλομαι entéllomai from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G5056 (τέλος); to enjoin (give) charge, (give) command(-ments), injoin ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ἀγαπᾶτε love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) ἀλλήλους one another ἀλλήλων allḗlōn Genitive plural from G243 (ἄλλος) reduplicated; one another each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-) .

This is My command to you: Love one another.