John 15:8

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.

Cross References

John 8:31

Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

John 15:5

I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.

1 Peter 4:11

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honor to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful forever. Amen.

John 13:35

If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people will live right and always own the land; they are the trees I planted to bring praise to me.

1 Corinthians 10:31

When you eat or drink or do anything else, always do it to honor God.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice,” planted by the Lord to honor his name.

1 Corinthians 6:20

God paid a great price for you. So use your body to honor God.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies and be good to them. Lend without expecting to be paid back. Then you will get a great reward, and you will be the true children of God in heaven. He is good even to people who are unthankful and cruel.

Haggai 1:8

But first, go to the hills and get wood for my temple, so I can take pride in it and be worshiped there.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honor God by telling the good things they saw you do.

Titus 2:10

or steal from them. They must be completely honest and trustworthy. Then everyone will show great respect for what is taught about God our Savior.

Titus 2:5

Each of the younger women must be sensible and kind, as well as a good homemaker, who puts her own husband first. Then no one can say insulting things about God's message.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you.

Matthew 9:8

When the crowds saw this, they were afraid and praised God for giving such authority to people.