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Two Kinds of Branches
Commentators explain that Jesus describes two types of connections to Him. Some branches are connected only by outward profession, like Judas. These bear no spiritual fruit and are eventually "taken away." Other branches have a vital, saving union with Christ, evidenced by the fruit they bear. This distinction clarifies that not everyone who appears to be "in Christ" has a genuine, saving faith.
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Albert Barnes
On John 15:2
18th Century
Theologian
Every branch in Me. Everyone who is a true follower of Me, who is united to Me by faith, and who truly derives grace and strength from Me,…
AT Robertson
On John 15:2
Branch (κλημα). Old word from κλαω, to break, common in LXX for offshoots of the vine, in N.T. only here (verses 2-6), elsewhere i…
Charles Ellicott
On John 15:2
19th Century
Bishop
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away.—The two chief duties of the vinedresser, cutting off all fruitless…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 15:2
19th Century
Preacher
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: (John 15:2).
It has no right to be there, for it is not there…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 15:2
A third emphasis is on pruning. Two aspects are noted: the removal of dead wood and the trimming of live wood so that its potential for fruitbearin…
John Calvin
On John 15:2
16th Century
Theologian
Every branch in Me that bears not fruit. As some men corrupt the grace of God, others suppress it maliciously, and others choke it by care…
John Gill
On John 15:2
17th Century
Pastor
Every branch in me that bears not fruit
There are two sorts of branches in Christ the vine; the one sort are such who have onl…
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…