John 15:16

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will..." — John 15:16 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes.

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”

John 15:16 (NIV)

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John 15:15

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

John 15:17

This is my command: Love each other.

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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1

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John 15:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John. This verse comes from chapter 15, which can be read in full at the John chapter 15 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.

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Related verses

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Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Psalms 34:18

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 4:3

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:4

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called—

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 6:17

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in John 15:16. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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What does John 15:16 mean?

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will..." — John 15:16 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.

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