Parallel Verses

An Understandable Version

My Father is honored by your bearing much fruit and [thus] showing that you are my disciples.

New American Standard Bible

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.

King James Version

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Holman Bible

My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples.

International Standard Version

This is how my Father is glorified, when you produce a lot of fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

A Conservative Version

By this my Father is glorified, that ye may bear much fruit, and ye will become my disciples.

American Standard Version

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and'so'shall ye be my disciples.

Amplified

My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true] disciples.

Anderson New Testament

In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and in this you will be my disciples.

Bible in Basic English

Here is my Father's glory, in that you give much fruit and so are my true disciples.

Common New Testament

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.

Daniel Mace New Testament

my father will be honour'd by your bearing much fruit, and you will have the honour of being my disciples.

Darby Translation

In this is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and ye shall become disciples of mine.

Godbey New Testament

In this my Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and ye shall be my disciples.

Goodspeed New Testament

When you are very fruitful and show yourselves to be disciples of mine, my Father is honored.

John Wesley New Testament

Hereby is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit: so shall ye be my disciples.

Julia Smith Translation

In this was my Father honoured, that ye should bear much fruit: and ye shall be disciples to me.

King James 2000

In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples.

Lexham Expanded Bible

My Father is glorified by this: that you bear much fruit, and prove to be my disciples.

Modern King James verseion

In this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, so you shall be My disciples.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Herein is my father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and be made my disciples.

Moffatt New Testament

As you bear rich fruit and prove yourselves my disciples, my Father is glorified.

Montgomery New Testament

"By this is my Father glorified, by your bearing abundant fruit, and so being my disciples.

NET Bible

My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples.

New Heart English Bible

"In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

Noyes New Testament

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye will become my disciples.

Sawyer New Testament

By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and be my disciples.

The Emphasized Bible

Herein, was my Father glorified, that, much fruit, ye should bear, and become my disciples.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Twentieth Century New Testament

It is by your bearing fruit plentifully, and so showing yourselves my disciples, that my Father is honored.

Webster

In this is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Weymouth New Testament

By this is God glorified--by your bearing abundant fruit and thus being true disciples of mine.

Williams New Testament

By your continuously bearing abundant fruit and in this way proving yourselves to be real disciples of mine, my Father is glorified.

World English Bible

"In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.

Worrell New Testament

In this was My Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and become My disciples.

Worsley New Testament

Herein is my father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples.

Youngs Literal Translation

'In this was my Father glorified, that ye may bear much fruit, and ye shall become my disciples.

Themes

Abidance » Those that abide in jesus Christ

Bearing fruit » Who shall yield fruit

Bearing fruit » Those that are rooted in the lord

Bearing fruit » Jesus Christ being the true vine and God the father being the husbandman

Comfort » The comforter

Disciples/apostles » Who is a disciple of Christ

Discipleship » Conditions of » Fruitfulness

Friendship » Who is the lord’s friend

Glorify God » Duty of » By fruit-bearing

Glorifying God » Accomplished by » Bringing forth fruits of righteousness

Glorifying God » Duty of » By fruit-bearing

God » Glorifying » By fruit-bearing

Happiness/joy » Why you should be of good cheer

Hate » Those that hate the lord

Hate » Who the world hates

Hate » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him

Hate » The world hating jesus Christ

Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of

Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does

Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing

Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks

Love » God the father and jesus Christ loving each other

Love » Who shall abide in Christ’s love

Ordination » Who is ordained

Persecution » Who shall face persecution

Persecution » The world persecuting jesus Christ

Servants » Who is not a mere servant

Sin » Why you have no cloak for your sin

Titles and names of saints » Disciples of Christ

Truth » The spirit of truth

Witness » The holy spirit witnessing

Works » Good » God is glorified by

Works, good » God is glorified by

World » Who the world hates

World » Why the world hates jesus Christ and those that believe in him

World » The world hating jesus Christ

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

is
τούτῳ 
Touto 
Usage: 68

my
μοῦ 
Mou 
ἐμοί 
Emoi 
my, me, mine, I, mine own
me, I, mine, my, 9
Usage: 313
Usage: 58

πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

δοξάζω 
Doxazo 
Usage: 42

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

ye bear
φέρω 
Phero 
Usage: 45

πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

καρπός 
Karpos 
Usage: 25

so

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

shall ye be
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

Devotionals

Devotionals about John 15:8

Devotionals containing John 15:8

Images John 15:8

Prayers for John 15:8

Context Readings

The Vine And The Branches

7 If you remain in [fellowship with] me and my teaching remains in your hearts, [you can] ask for whatever you want, and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is honored by your bearing much fruit and [thus] showing that you are my disciples. 9 "Just as the Father has loved me, [so] I have also loved you. You should continue to receive [or, respond to] my love. [Note: The next verse tells how this can be done].

Cross References

Matthew 5:16

In that same way, you should allow your light [i.e., influence] to shine in front of people, so that they will see your good deeds and [be led to] honor your Father in heaven.

John 8:31

Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed [in Him], "If you people continue [obeying] my message, then you are truly my disciples.

Philippians 1:11

having been full of qualities of righteousness, which come from Jesus Christ and produce honor and praise to God.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].

John 13:35

If you love one another, then everyone will know by [observing] this that you are my disciples."

John 15:5

"I am the vine; you people are the branches. The person who remains united to me, and I to him, will bear much fruit. For you cannot do anything if [you are] separated from me.

1 Corinthians 6:20

for you were bought [by God] for a price. So, honor God with your [physical] body.

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you people eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to honor God.

2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Now God, who provides seeds to the planter and bread for food, will [also] supply and [even] multiply your seeds for planting, and will increase the harvest of your generosity.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, [morally] pure, [good] homemakers, kind [and] in subjection to their own husbands, so that God's message will not be spoken against.

Titus 2:10

or keeping [part of their master's] property for themselves, but proving to be completely trustworthy, so that they will make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

1 Peter 2:12

You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].

1 Peter 4:11

If someone's gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person's gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so.

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