I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower, Every branch in me that bore not fruit He took away and every branch that bore fruit, He purged it, that it may bear fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, Except it abide in the vine; No more can you, except you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches He that abided in me, and I in him, the same brought forth much fruit For without me you can do nothing. ... This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. There is no greater love Than when a man lays down his life for his friend.