John 15:1-11 (ESV)
The Vinedresser
1: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.
2: 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.
3: Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.
The Fruit
4: 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.
5: 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.
6: 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.
The Glory
7: If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
8: By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
9: As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
10: If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.
11: These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.