Matthew Poole and continuators on John 15:5

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches : he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit k, for without me ye can do nothing .

That is, I am as the Vine, you are as the Branches; without the continual influence of the Vine upon the branches, they bring forth no fruit; but that influence continuing, no Plant is more fruitful than a Vine is: So without the continual influence of my Spirit of Grace upon you, you will be altogether barren and unfruitful; but if you have that influence, you will not be fruitful only, but very fruitful:

[illegible: 1 letter]or without my such continuing influence, you will not only be able to do little, but you will be able to do nothing that is truly and spiritually good and acceptable in the sight of God.

Marginal references: Or, severed from me.; Hos. 14.8. Phil. 1.11.