John 15:7

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 15:7

John 15:7If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in youThe conditions of prevailing prayerI.WHAT IS REQUIRED OR SUPPOSED. 1. What is meant by our abiding in Him? This is called partaking of Him Hebrews 3:14), and implies in it our (1) Being in Him (Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17). (a) By faith (Philippians 3:8-9). (b) Obedience (Galatians 5:24). (c) Being members of His mystical body (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:30).(2) Continuing in Him as a branch in the vine (verses 1-6). Continuing in the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 15:7

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Ver. 7. Ask what ye will, and it, &c. ] Either in money or money’s worth. If ye ask and miss it is because ye ask amiss. One was wont to say of Luther that he could have from God what he would; Vir iste potuit quod voluit. And being one time very earnest with God for the recovery of a godly useful man, he cried out, Fiat voluntas mea, Let thy will be done; and then he falls off... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 15:7

my: John 8:37, Deuteronomy 6:6, Job 23:12, Psalms 119:11, Proverbs 4:4, Jeremiah 15:16, Colossians 3:16, 1 John 2:14, 1 John 2:27, 2 John 1:1, 2 John 1:2 ye shall: John 15:16, John 14:13, John 16:23, Job 22:26, Psalms 37:4, Proverbs 10:24, Isaiah 58:8, Galatians 4:2, Galatians 5:16, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14 Reciprocal: Psalms 81:10 - open Psalms 145:19 - fulfil Proverbs 3:21 - let Song of Solomon 4:2 - teeth Song of Solomon 8:13 - cause Matthew 7:7 - and it Matthew 18:19 - That if Matthew... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - John 15:7

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.If ye abide in me, ye shall ask — Prayers themselves are a fruit of faith, and they produce more fruit. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 15:6-11

Contrast between the apostate and the persevering adherent, John 15:6-11. The contrast consists of five particulars on each side. I. The five stages of judgment upon the apostate: 1, he is cast forth; 2, withered; 3, bundled; 4, cast into the fire; 5, and burned. II. Five stages of blessing for the persevering disciple: 1, answer to prayer, John 15:7; John 2:0, glorification of the Father; 3, supreme love from Christ; 4, supreme obedience to Christ; 5, permanence and fulness... read more