American King James Version (AKJV) – John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches: He that stays in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – John 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.
American Standard Version (ASV) – John 15:5 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.
Common English Bible (CEB) – John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything.
English Standard Version (ESV) – John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Good News Translation (GNT) – John 15:5 “I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.
King James Version (KJV) – John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
New International Version (NIV) – John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
New King James Version (NKJV) – John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
New Living Translation (NLT) – John 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
The Message Bible (MSG) – John 15:5 “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing.
Reflection
All we are and will ever be is in him. We were not created to stand on our own but rely on him (God).
If God had the intention of the of making us so that we can do what ever we like, whether it is good bad as long as it pleases us then there won’t been sin or repentance, but God created us for himself and that is why we do not have the capacity to stand all by ourselves.
Each time we try to depend our own strength we incur the wrath of God. It is only in him that we are complete.
On our own we can do nothing. Each time we lean on our own understanding we are bound to fail. That’s why Proverbs 3:5-6 says: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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