John 15:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Remain in me, as I also remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, no more can you, unless you abide in me.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Abide{G3306} in{G1722} me,{G1698} and I{G2504} in{G1722} you.{G5213} As{G2531} the branch{G2814} cannot{G1410} {G3756} bear{G5342} fruit{G2590} of{G575} itself,{G1438} except{G1437} {G3361} it abide{G3306} in{G1722} the vine;{G3779} so neither can{G3761} ye,{G5210} except{G1437} {G3361} ye abide{G3306} in{G1722} me.{G1698}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Abide{G3306}{(G5657)} in{G1722} me{G1698}, and I{G2504} in{G1722} you{G5213}. As{G2531} the branch{G2814} cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} bear{G5342}{(G5721)} fruit{G2590} of{G575} itself{G1438}, except{G3362} it abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} the vine{G288}; no more{G3761}{G3779} can ye{G5210}, except{G3362} ye abide{G3306}{(G5661)} in{G1722} me{G1698}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Byde in me and let me byde in you. As ye braunche canot beare frute of it sylfe excepte it byde in the vyne: no more can ye excepte ye abyde in me.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Byde ye in me, and I in you. Like as ye braunch can not brynge forth frute of it self excepte it byde in the vyne, Euen so nether ye also, excepte ye abyde in me.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Abide in me, and I in you: as the branche cannot beare fruite of it selfe, except it abide in the vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Byde in me, and I in you. As the braunche can not beare fruite of it selfe, except it byde in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abyde in me.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    remain in me, and I in you, as the branch is not able to bear fruit of itself, if it may not remain in the vine, so neither ye, if ye may not remain in me.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Be in me at all times as I am in you. As the branch is not able to give fruit of itself, if it is not still on the vine, so you are not able to do so if you are not in me.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.

Referenced Verses

  • Gal 2:20 : 20 I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
  • 1 John 2:6 : 6 Whoever says they abide in Him must also walk as He walked.
  • 2 John 1:9 : 9 Anyone who goes beyond and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
  • John 6:56 : 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.
  • Ezek 15:2-5 : 2 Son of man, what is the wood of a vine compared to any other tree or the branch that is among the trees of the forest? 3 Is wood taken from it to make anything useful? Can one make a peg from it to hang any utensil on? 4 Look, it is put into the fire for fuel. The fire consumes both ends of it, and its middle is charred. Is it useful for anything? 5 Even when it was whole, it could not be made into anything useful. How much less can it be used after the fire has consumed it and it is charred!
  • John 8:31 : 31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.
  • 1 John 2:24-28 : 24 As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. 26 I have written these things to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. 27 As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things—and it is true and not a lie—just as it has taught you, remain in Him. 28 And now, dear children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
  • Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Rom 8:9-9 : 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Him. 10 But if Christ is in you, even though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.
  • John 14:20 : 20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.
  • John 15:5-7 : 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
  • John 17:23 : 23 I in them and You in Me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that You sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me.
  • Hos 14:8 : 8 Those who live in his shade will return; they will flourish like grain, blossom like the vine, and their fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.
  • Luke 8:15 : 15 But the seed on good soil represents those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and produce a harvest through perseverance.
  • 2 Cor 12:8-9 : 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
  • 2 Cor 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
  • Col 1:23 : 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, and do not move away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
  • Eph 3:17 : 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and established in love,
  • Col 2:6 : 6 Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him.
  • Jude 1:20-21 : 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.
  • 1 Thess 3:5 : 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor might have been in vain.
  • Col 1:27 : 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
  • John 6:68-69 : 68 Simon Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.'
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.
  • Acts 14:22 : 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'
  • Song 8:5 : 5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved? Under the apple tree I awakened you. There your mother was in labor with you; there she who bore you was in labor.
  • Isa 27:10-11 : 10 The fortified city is desolate, a desert place, abandoned and forsaken like the wilderness. There, calves will graze, lie down, and strip its branches bare. 11 When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and light them on fire. For this is a people without understanding; therefore, their Maker will not have compassion on them, and their Creator will not show them favor.
  • Heb 10:39 : 39 But we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but among those who have faith for the preservation of the soul.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • John 15:5-12
    8 verses
    95%

    5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

    6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.

    7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

    8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and show yourselves to be my disciples.

    9 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love.

    10 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.

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

    12 This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved you.

  • John 15:1-3
    3 verses
    83%

    1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.

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

  • John 14:19-20
    2 verses
    77%

    19 In a little while, the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

    20 On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

  • John 15:14-17
    4 verses
    76%

    14 You are my friends if you do what I command.

    15 I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know what his master is doing. Instead, I have called you friends because everything I heard from my Father I have made known to you.

    16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.

    17 This is my command: Love one another.

  • John 12:24
    75%

    24 Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces much fruit.

  • John 6:56-57
    2 verses
    74%

    56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.

    57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so the one who eats me will live because of me.

  • John 14:10-11
    2 verses
    74%

    10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, the Father who dwells in me does his work.

    11 Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or at least believe because of the works themselves.

  • John 5:38-40
    3 verses
    73%

    38 Nor do you have His word abiding in you, because you do not believe the one He sent.

    39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; yet it is they that testify about me.

    40 But you are unwilling to come to me so that you may have life.

  • 1 John 3:24
    73%

    24 The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us: through the Spirit He has given us.

  • John 17:23
    73%

    23 I in them and You in Me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that You sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me.

  • John 14:15
    73%

    15 If you love me, keep my commandments.

  • Luke 13:9
    73%

    9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! But if not, then cut it down.'

  • Rom 11:17-19
    3 verses
    72%

    17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and have come to share in the rich root of the olive tree,

    18 do not boast against the branches. If you do boast, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

    19 Then you will say, 'Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.'

  • John 14:23
    72%

    23 Jesus answered, 'If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.'

  • Matt 7:17-19
    3 verses
    72%

    17 In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.

    18 A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot produce good fruit.

    19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

  • John 6:53
    72%

    53 Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.'

  • Luke 3:9
    72%

    9 The axe is already laid at the root of the trees, so every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

  • Luke 6:44
    72%

    44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from bramble bushes.

  • John 17:21
    72%

    21 That all of them may be one, just as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.

  • 1 John 2:6
    71%

    6 Whoever says they abide in Him must also walk as He walked.

  • John 14:25
    71%

    25 I have spoken these things to you while remaining with you.

  • John 14:17
    71%

    17 The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him, you know him, because he remains with you and will be in you.

  • John 8:31
    71%

    31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.

  • John 15:20
    71%

    20 Remember the word I spoke to you: A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.

  • Ezek 15:2
    71%

    2 Son of man, what is the wood of a vine compared to any other tree or the branch that is among the trees of the forest?

  • Matt 15:13
    71%

    13 He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots.

  • 1 John 2:24
    71%

    24 As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.

  • Matt 3:10
    71%

    10 Even now the axe is laid at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

  • Isa 18:5
    71%

    5 For before the harvest, when the blossom is gone and the flower becomes a ripening grape, the branches will be cut with pruning knives, and the spreading branches will be removed and discarded.