“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. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to
you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit
by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in
me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and
withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If
you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will
be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear
much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
