“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed — Jesus addresses the believers, establishing the condition for discipleship: continuance in his word. The word 'continue' (menēte, abide, remain) echoes the vine-and-branches imagery (15:4-7) and suggests sustained commitment rather than momentary assent. Discipleship is not instantaneous belief but persistent adherence to Jesus's teaching. The phrase 'my disciples indeed' (alēthōs) emphasizes that genuine discipleship is marked by this continuance.
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