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Jesus: The Only Source of Life
Commentators emphasize that when Jesus calls Himself the "true vine," He means He is the genuine and exclusive source of all spiritual life and strength. Just as a branch cannot live or bear fruit apart from the vine, believers are completely dependent on their vital connection to Christ for grace, nourishment, and the ability to live a holy life.
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Albert Barnes
On John 15:1
18th Century
Theologian
I am the true vine. Some have supposed that this discourse was delivered in the room where the Lord's Supper was instituted. They suggest …
AT Robertson
On John 15:1
The true vine (η αμπελος η αληθινη). "The vine the genuine." Assuming that the Lord's Supper had just been instituted by Jesus the…
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:1
19th Century
Bishop
I am the true vine.—For the word “true,” compare with the Note on John 1:9. The ideal truth, of which the natural vine is…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:1
19th Century
Preacher
I am the true vine,
Now we know where to find the true Church. It is to be found only in Christ and in those who are joined to him i…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:1
Using the vine metaphor, Jesus expands its scope to all believers and individualizes its application. He stresses certain features. The first is th…
John Calvin
On John 15:1
16th Century
Theologian
I am the true Vine. The general meaning of this comparison is that we are, by nature, barren and dry, unless we have been grafted into Chr…
John Gill
On John 15:1
17th Century
Pastor
I am the true vine
The fruit of which he had just been speaking of at supper with his disciples; and then informs …
Matthew Henry
On John 15:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Jesus Christ is the Vine, the true Vine. The union of the human and Divine natures, and the fullness of the Spirit that is in Him, resemble the roo…