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Bible verse
John 15:5
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
What it means
Jesus pictures himself as the vine and his people as the branches. A branch bears fruit not by straining but by staying connected, drawing life from the vine hour by hour. Cut off, it can do nothing; joined to him, it flourishes. This gently reorders our striving. The Christian life is less about self-effort than abiding, remaining in his love and word, letting his life flow through us until real, lasting fruit appears that could only have come from him.
John 15:5 at a glance
| Reference | John 15:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 15 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Philippians 4:13
- Colossians 1:10
- John 15:16
- Galatians 5:22
- Proverbs 11:30
- 2 Corinthians 13:8
- John 5:19
- James 1:17
- 2 Peter 3:18
- John 12:24
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 15:5?
It is in John, in John 15. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 15:5?
Readers most often set it beside Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:10, John 15:16, Galatians 5:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 15:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about John 15:5 is hidden from you. We bring you John 15:5, faith. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of John 15 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 15:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
