Explore the Bible Online

John 15:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

John 15:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 15:16

Theological / Devotional

Ye have not chosen me. The disciples had chosen to be followers of Christ, but it was Jesus who from His many followers had selected twelve to be apostles (Luke 6:13; see on Mark 3:14). All may choose to follow Christ, but it is He who chooses and qualifies men to occupy positions of responsibility and leadership in His cause (1 Cor. 12:7–11, 28).

Bring forth fruit. That is, be successful in their mission.

Your fruit should remain. Compare ch. 4:36.

Whatsoever ye shall ask. Compare ch. 14:13. The condition for answered prayer is to abide in Christ.

In my name. See on ch. 14:13.

By SdaBc