John 15:8
John · New Testament · Chapter 15
“Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.”John 15:8
What Does John 15:8 Mean?
John 15:8 is found in the book of John, chapter 15, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship, and Trinity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 15:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”John 8:31“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”John 15:2“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”Philippians 1:11“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”2 Corinthians 9:10“Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)”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.”Psalms 50:15“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”Psalms 92:12“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”John 13:35“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”Isaiah 60:21“Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.”Matthew 13:8“But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”Isaiah 43:7“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”Isaiah 61:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”Haggai 1:8“Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.”1 Corinthians 6:20“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
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