5. “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me they can do nothing.
6. If any do not remain in me, they are like a branch that is thrown away and then dies. People pick up dead branches, throw them into the fire, and burn them.
7. If you remain in me and follow my teachings, you can ask anything you want, and it will be given to you.
8. You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father.
9. I loved you as the Father loved me. Now remain in my love.
10. I have obeyed my Father’s commands, and I remain in his love. In the same way, if you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.