John 15:2-12

English Standard Version

^2 (A)Every branch in me that does not bear fruit ^(B)he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, ^(C)that it may bear more fruit. ³ Already ^(D)you are clean ^(E)because of the word that I have spoken to you. ^4 (F)Abide ^(G)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; ^(H)you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that ^(I)bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ If anyone does not abide in me ^(J)he is thrown away like a branch and withers; ^(K)and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. ⁷ If ^(L)you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ^(M)ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. ^8 (N)By this my Father is glorified, that you ^(O)bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. ^9 (P)As the Father has loved me, ^(Q)so have I loved you. Abide in my love. ^10 (R)If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as ^(S)I have kept ^(T)my Father's commandments and abide in his love. ¹¹ These things I have spoken to you, ^(U)that my joy may be in you, and that ^(V)your joy may be full.

^12 (W)“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.