In John 15, verses 4 to 11, the word remain appears eleven times. The Greek word it is translated from, menō, simply means to continue in, or to continue to operate in.
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The nature of the gardener
In John 15, Jesus says we should understand the nature of his father as the gardener. In the verses that follow, he describes three aspects of His father’s nature.
The nature of the vine
In John 15:1-8, we see the significance for the believer of the vital connection to Jesus Christ. We see how Jesus’ identification as the true vine illustrates his life-giving nature as source and support for those who would remain in Him.