John 15 - Introduction

XV.

[(2) THE LAST WORDS OF DEEPEST MEANING TO THE FAITHFUL FEW (continued).

(e)

Relation of Jesus and His disciples to each other; and to the world (John 15:1).

(α)

Their union with Him. The True Vine: union from within (John 15:1) — comp. the Good Shepherd (John 10); union from without.

(β)

Their union with each other (John 15:12).

(γ)

The hatred of the world (John 15:18) The reason of it (John 15:18); The sinfulness of it (John 15:22).

(δ)

The witness to the world (John 15:26): By the Paraclete (John 15:26); By the disciples (John 15:27).]