John 15:4

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Summary

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Abide

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2 Corinthians 12:8

Galatians 2:20

Philippians 1:11

Bible References

Abide

but Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words of eternal life.

Jesus said therefore to those Jews who believed on him, if you adhere to my doctrine, then will you be my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth,

but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.

who upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:

encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.

continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv'd it:

not being able therefore to wait any longer, I sent Timothy to know the state of your faith, for fear the tempter should have seduc'd you, and all our labour have prov'd abortive.

as for us, we are not such as desert to their own destruction; but such as persevere in the faith, to the saving of our souls.

he that says he is attach'd to Christ, ought to regulate his conduct by his example.

no renegado that deserts the doctrine of Christ, has any interest in the deity: he that adheres to the doctrine of Christ, has an interest both in the father, and in the son.

but you, my brethren, improve yourselves in your most holy faith, present your addresses by the holy spirit,

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he that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; bring yourselves to the proof; are you so little acquainted with yourselves, as not to know whether Jesus Christ be in you? but if you are destitute of proofs,

so that your souls may be possess'd with faith in Christ.

to whom God does disclose the glorious advantages of this mystery to you Gentiles, to wit, "that by Christ you may have the expectation of glory."

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I besought the Lord thrice, to make him leave me.

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.