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John 15

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the true G228 (ἀληθινός) — truthful
  • vine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • vine G288 (ἄμπελος) — a vine (as coiling about a support)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the husbandman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the husbandman G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e. farmer

2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • branch G2814 (κλῆμα) — a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • that beareth G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • taketh away G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he purgeth G2508 (καθαίρω) — to cleanse, i.e. (specially) to prune; figuratively, to expiate
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • it may bring forth G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • more G4119 (πλείων) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion

3 Already ye are clean because of the word which I have spoken unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • clean G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I have spoken G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou

4 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • the branch G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the branch G2814 (κλῆμα) — a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
  • cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • bear G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • itself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • it abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • the vine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the vine G288 (ἄμπελος) — a vine (as coiling about a support)
  • no more can G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • no more can G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the vine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the vine G288 (ἄμπελος) — a vine (as coiling about a support)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • the branches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the branches G2814 (κλῆμα) — a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
  • abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • bringeth forth G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • ye can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing

6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • he is cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • forth G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a branch G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a branch G2814 (κλῆμα) — a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • is withered G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
  • men gather G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • they are burned G2545 (καίω) — to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye shall ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • it shall be done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Herein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • is G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye bear G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • so G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall ye be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil

9 Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • hath loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • so have I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • continue ye G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast

10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • ye shall abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have kept G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • Father’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father’s G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • These things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • have I spoken G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • joy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
  • might remain G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • might be full G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…

12 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • I have loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • than this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • lay down G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)

14 Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • whatsoever G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • command G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι) — to enjoin
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

15 No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father I have made known unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Henceforth I call G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • not G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
  • servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I have called G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • I have made known G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou

16 Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ye have G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • chosen G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have chosen G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ordained G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • should go G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • bring forth G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • should remain G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • whatsoever G302 (ἄν)
  • ye shall ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • of the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • he may give it G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

17 These things I command you, that ye may love one another.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I command G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι) — to enjoin
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another

18 If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it hated G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • before G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • would love G5368 (φιλέω) — to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e. have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling; while i…
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have chosen G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less

20 Remember the word that I said unto you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Remember G3421 (μνημονεύω) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • The servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • greater than G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • they have persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • they will G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • persecute G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • they have kept G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • saying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • saying G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • they will keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • yours G5212 (ὑμέτερος) — yours, i.e. pertaining to you

21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • will they do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • name’s sake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name’s sake G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • I had G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • spoken G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • they had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • they have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • cloke G4392 (πρόφασις) — an outward showing, i.e. pretext
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

24 If I had not done among them the works which none other did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • I had G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • the works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • other man G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • they had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • have they G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hated G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

25 But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • that is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • They hated G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • without a cause G1432 (δωρεάν) — gratuitously (literally or figuratively)

26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • the Comforter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Comforter G3875 (παράκλητος) — an intercessor, consoler
  • is come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • will send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • proceedeth G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • shall testify G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

27 and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • shall bear witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye have been G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)