John 15:1-2
What is written? (ESV)
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
What does it say?
I [Jesus] am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Any branch in/of Me that does not bear fruit will be cut off and removed by the Father, but any branch that bears fruit He prunes so that it may bear more fruit.
What is its immediate context?
This entire section of Scripture (John 13-17) is Jesus in the upper room with the twelve apostles. He is speaking to them privately in the upper room and giving them instruction about his coming death and what will follow.
How John 15:1-2 is applied across Bible answers
Top 6: Jesus and OSAS?
Jesus is the vine, and God the Father is the vinedresser. Any branch (e.g. follower) of Jesus that doesn't bear fruit1 God "takes away" (removes) entirely.
