John 15:8 asv — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples.

American Standard Version

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

— John 15:8, American Standard Version

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John 15 — Context

5

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.

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If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

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If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

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

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Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.

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If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

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These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.

John 15:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 15:8 say?
John 15:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples. ”
Where is John 15:8 in the Bible?
John 15:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 15, verse 8.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 15:8.
What translation should I read John 15:8 in?
John 15:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 15:8?
John 15:8 reads (ASV): “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and so shall ye be my disciples. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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