John 15:9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:9-10

“Even as the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Dwell (aorist imperative) in my love. If you keep (‘meditate on and obey’ - aorist subjunctive) what I have commanded you will dwell continually in my love (future), even as I have kept (‘meditated on and obeyed’) what He has commanded me (perfect), and dwell continually (present) in his love.” Those who are His not only abide in Him, but also in His love. Those who reveal themselves as truly a part of the vine by their Christian... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:1-27

John 15. The Vine.— The relation of the following chapters to 14 has been discussed. The Parœ mia, or parable-like discourse, reminds us of the parable or metaphor of the Good Shepherd in ch. 10 . Two thoughts are prominent here, the pruning needed to get rid of useless branches and to ensure the fruitfulness of the rest, and the intimate union between Christ and His disciples, symbolised by the relation of the branches to the vine. We must compare the OT teaching which represents Israel as... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 15:9

What our Saviour before called an abiding in him, and his words abiding in us, and a bearing and bringing forth much fruit, he here calleth a continuing in his love; though indeed this phrase also may be interpreted by a continuance in the favour of God and Christ, in that state of love into which God bath put the souls of those who are his true disciples: but I had rather interpret it of that love wherewith they loved Christ, than that wherewith Christ loved them. So the former words are an... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 15:1-17

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 15:1. True vine.—Christ and the disciples were now on the way to Gethsemane. Their passing through the vineyards, etc., surrounding the city may have suggested this image: others think it may have been called up by a vine in the courtyard, or on the roof, of the house where the supper was instituted; others, by the golden vine which adorned one of the temple gates; and others still, by the fires of the vine-prunings along the valley of the Kidron. The first... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - John 15:9

DISCOURSE: 1693THE FATHER’S LOVE TO CHRIST, AND CHRIST’S TO USJohn 15:9. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.REASON could never suggest motives sufficient to counteract the passions: the law of God itself, with all its sanctions, could not change the heart. The Gospel alone can make sin odious, and holiness delightful. It effects this by revealing to us the love of Christ [Note: 2 Corinthians 5:14.]. Hence our Lord reminds us of his love in order to confirm... read more

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - John 15:9

Love at Its Utmost September 11, 1887 by C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love." John 15:9 . In the love of Christ we find our best joy. The pastures of the Great Shepherd are wide, but the sweetest grasses grow close to his pierced feet. The love of Jesus is the center of salvation; it is as the sun in the midst of the heavens of grace. I trust that while I lead your meditations this morning towards this golden theme you will be... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - John 15:1-27

Tonight let's turn now to John's gospel chapter 15, as we follow Jesus in His last hours prior to the cross.Jesus had been at the last supper with His disciples there in the upper room somewhere in Jerusalem. The fourteenth chapter of John ends with the words, "Arise, let us go hence." So, at that point, they left the upper room. And they began their journey which would ultimately lead them to the Garden of Gethsemane. And whether or not they went through the temple courts or whatever, we don't... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 15:1-27

John 15:1 . I am the true vine. The vine through every age had designated the Hebrew church; here the Lord employs it to designate the Christian church, of which he is the head, and the source of life. He is that vine which gives vital juice to render all the branches fruitful, and whose fruits refresh and fill the heart with joy and gladness. Judges 9:13. Psalms 104:15. My Father is the husbandman, who takes care of these branches, cutting off the suckers and withered parts, pruning the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 15:9-11

John 15:9-11As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved youDivine loveThe principle of Divine love constitutes the essence of true religion.Upon the golden link of love hangs not only the gospel, but also the law and the prophets. Meditate I. Upon THE MAGNITUDE OF CHRIST’S LOVE TOWARD US. The love of Christ to us may be regarded as resembling the love of God to His Son. 1. As to its strength. The intensity of the love of Christ may be fairly exhibited by human affection; yet the Saviour’s love... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 15:9

9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. Ver. 9. Continue ye in my love ] In the love wherewith I do dearly love you. As who should say, Suffer yourselves to be loved by me. Lo, the Lord Christ even makes love to the good soul, and woos entertainment. read more

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