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Jesus the True Vine
…7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.8This is toMyFather’sglory,thatyou bearmuchfruit,proving yourselves to beMydisciples.9As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.…

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Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples.

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Psalm 92:12-15
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon…

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people alsoshall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

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John 13:35
By this shall allmen know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful andto the evil.

AbundantBearBearingDisciplesFather'sFruitGlorifiedGloryHereinProveShowingTrue.YourselvesAbundantBearBearingDisciplesFather'sFruitGlorifiedGloryHereinProveShowingTrue.Yourselves1.The union of Jesus and his members shown under the parable of a vine.
18.The hatred of the world.
26.The office of the Holy Spirit.

This is to My Father’s glory
The phrase emphasizes the ultimate purpose of a believer's life: to glorify God. In the biblical context, glory refers to the manifestation of God's presence and character. Throughout Scripture, God's glory is a central theme, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 43:7, where God declares that He created people for His glory. The concept of glorifying God is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where the Temple in Jerusalem was seen as a place where God's glory dwelled (1 Kings 8:10-11). Jesus, in His ministry, consistently pointed to the Father, emphasizing that His works and teachings were meant to reveal God's glory (John 17:4).

that you bear much fruit
Bearing fruit is a metaphor for living a life that reflects the character and teachings of Jesus. In the agricultural society of ancient Israel, fruit-bearing was a common image used to describe productivity and success. The Old Testament often uses the imagery of fruit to describe the results of a righteous life (Psalm 1:3,Jeremiah 17:7-8). In the New Testament, the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) represents the qualities that should be evident in a believer's life. Jesus' use of this metaphor inJohn 15 connects to His earlier teachings about the vine and branches, illustrating the necessity of remaining in Him to produce spiritual fruit.

proving yourselves to be My disciples
This phrase underscores the evidence of true discipleship. In the historical context of Jesus' time, discipleship involved a close relationship between a teacher and student, where the student would learn not only the teacher's knowledge but also emulate their way of life. Jesus' call to His followers was not just to learn His teachings but to live them out, demonstrating their commitment through their actions (Matthew 7:16-20). The early church understood discipleship as a transformative process, as seen inActs 11:26, where believers were first called Christians in Antioch, indicating their identification with Christ. This phrase challenges believers to examine their lives for evidence of their faith and commitment to Jesus.

1.Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, teaching them about the importance of abiding in Him to bear fruit.

2.God the Father
Referred to as "My Father," God is glorified through the fruit-bearing of Jesus' disciples.

3.Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who follow Christ and are called to bear fruit.

4.Vine and Branches Metaphor
The broader context ofJohn 15, where Jesus uses the imagery of a vine and its branches to illustrate the relationship between Himself and His followers.

5.The Upper Room Discourse
The setting of this teaching, where Jesus imparts final instructions and encouragement to His disciples before His crucifixion.Glorifying God through Fruitfulness
Bearing fruit is not just a personal achievement but a way to bring glory to God. Our lives should reflect His character and love.

Evidence of True Discipleship
True discipleship is evidenced by the fruit we bear. This includes love, joy, peace, and other attributes of the Spirit.

Abiding in Christ
To bear fruit, we must remain connected to Jesus, the true vine. This involves regular prayer, study of the Word, and obedience to His commands.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers us to bear fruit. We must rely on His guidance and strength to live out our faith effectively.

Community and Accountability
Fruit-bearing is often nurtured in community. Engaging with other believers provides encouragement and accountability in our spiritual growth.1.What is the meaning of John 15:8?

2.How can we "bear much fruit" in our daily Christian walk?

3.What does "prove to be My disciples" mean in John 15:8?

4.How does John 15:8 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5.In what ways can we glorify God through our actions and choices?

6.How can abiding in Christ help us fulfill John 15:8's teachings?

7.How does John 15:8 define true discipleship and its evidence in a believer's life?

8.What does "bearing much fruit" mean in the context of John 15:8?

9.How does John 15:8 relate to the concept of glorifying God?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 15?

11.How do branches remain fruitful in the vine?

12.What does it mean to abide in Christ?

13.Is life worth living?

14.What defines a Christian disciple?This is to My Father’s glory

Jesus anchors everything in the honor of His Father. Our lives are meant to spotlight God’s greatness, not our own.

• When believers obey, God’s character is showcased—just as the Son declared, “I glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do” (John 17:4).

• The Father’s glory is the theme of the Son’s entire mission (John 12:28;Matthew 5:16).

• Every act of obedience echoesPsalm 115:1, “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory.”

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that you bear much fruit

“Fruit” is the unmistakable evidence of Christ’s life flowing through us (John 15:5).

• It is abundant—“much,” not minimal—showing God never intended a barren Christian life (Colossians 1:10).

• It is varied: character (Galatians 5:22–23), praise (Hebrews 13:15), good works (Titus 3:14), and new believers (Romans 1:13).

• It is produced only by abiding; we remain in the Vine, and the Vine produces the harvest (John 15:4).

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proving yourselves to be My disciples

Fruit is the public credential of genuine discipleship.

• Jesus taught, “You will recognize them by their fruit” (Matthew 7:16).

• Consistent obedience marks us as those who “follow the Lamb wherever He goes” (Revelation 14:4).

• Love in action—“By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35)—is the heart of that proof.

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summary

John 15:8 ties together purpose, productivity, and proof. The Father is glorified when believers, abiding in Christ, overflow with visible, abundant fruit. This harvest validates that we truly belong to Jesus. Bearing fruit is not optional decoration; it is the God-ordained display of His life within us, bringing honor to His name and certifying us as authentic disciples.

(8)Herein is my Father glorified.--This clause is generally understood of the words which follow as it is taken in our English version, but the rendering is liable to the objection that it gives a forced meaning to the word "that" (???), which is properly used to express purpose. We may here (as inJohn 4:37;John 16:30) take "herein" to refer to the words which have gone before. By so doing we give a natural meaning to the words, and get a satisfactory sense for the sentence. The thought then will be, "In this doing whatever ye ask, my Father is glorified, in order that ye may bear much fruit, and that ye may become my disciples."

So shall ye be my disciples.--Better,and may become My disciples. The pronoun is strongly emphatic. The living union with Christ, which made all their prayers, prayers in His name, and prayers which He would answer, and made them abound with fruit to the glory of God, was the characteristic which marked them as His true disciples.

Verse 8. - Here the Lord shows what he knows will be and must be the dominant desire of the man who abides in himself, in whom his own word abides. Such a man will seek, yearn, ask, that he shouldbear much fruit. This prayer will be heard, andin this sublime synthesis between Christ and his disciples, says Christ,was my Father glorified. "In the fruitfulness of the vine is the glory of the husbandman," and in the answer of your prayers, and the regulation of all your desires,so ye shall become my disciples. "Discipleship" is a very large word, never altogether realized. Just as faith leads to faith, and love to love, and light to light, so does discipleship to discipleship. As Bengel says, discipleship is thefundamentum et fastigium of Christianity. On earth the vine reveals itself in the branches, and thus conceals itself behind them. "This explains why the diffusion of spiritual life makes such slow progress in the world - the Vine effects nothing but by means of the branches, and these so often paralyze instead of promoting the action of the Vine" (Godet). If the other text be maintained,Herein was my Father glorified,so that ye might bear much fruit,and that ye may become my disciples, the "herein" points back to the previous verse, and then the contemplated result of the arrangement, rather than the purpose of the glory, is the matter referred to.

Parallel Commentaries ...


This [is to]
τούτῳ(toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

My
μου(mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Father’s
Πατήρ(Patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

glory,
ἐδοξάσθη(edoxasthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1392:To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.

that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you bear
φέρητε(pherēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5342:To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

much
πολὺν(polyn)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.

fruit,
καρπὸν(karpon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2590:Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively.

[proving] yourselves to be
γένησθε(genēsthe)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

My
ἐμοὶ(emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1699:My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.

disciples.
μαθηταί(mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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