Where is your position coming from? Like it seems like you’re coming to this verse having already decided what it means.
Your explanation about the tree/bush doesn’t seem compatible with John 15:1-2. It doesn’t make sense to prune the branches if they’re just support structure, it won’t make them bear more fruit. It could be a fruit tree/bush that’s being used for support but then verse 5 doesn’t make sense.
I think the metaphor only makes sense if the branches are branches of the vine. Like the part labelled shoot or cane on this diagram and the “vine” means the central connective part of the plant, (ie the scion, arm or cordon on the above diagram). The vine (Jesus) nourishes the branches (Christians) and enables them to grow fruit (good acts).
Where is your position coming from? Like it seems like you’re coming to this verse having already decided what it means.
Your explanation about the tree/bush doesn’t seem compatible with John 15:1-2. It doesn’t make sense to prune the branches if they’re just support structure, it won’t make them bear more fruit. It could be a fruit tree/bush that’s being used for support but then verse 5 doesn’t make sense.
I think the metaphor only makes sense if the branches are branches of the vine. Like the part labelled shoot or cane on this diagram and the “vine” means the central connective part of the plant, (ie the scion, arm or cordon on the above diagram). The vine (Jesus) nourishes the branches (Christians) and enables them to grow fruit (good acts).