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NASB | John 15:2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 15:2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. |
Subject: John 15:2, "cut off" or "lift up"? |
Bible Note: Xjjeeper Once again in John 15:2 there is mention of two types of branches. Only the ones that continue to bear fruit are the ones that are pruned, in order that they might be healthier and to promote more growth. Of the second type of branch mentioned in John 15:2 are those that are taken away, or lopped off. They are lopped off because while they were once grafted in, in time they were discovered to be fruitless. Once again John 15:6 clearly states what becomes of these lopped off fruitless branches. That verse plainly says that once they become withered, they are gathered and thrown into the fire and burned. Read it once again and especially see the two outcomes for the two different types of branches Grace and Peace New Creature |