In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall you be my disciples.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Our Lord showed above, that those who plotted against them should be burned, inasmuch as they abode not in Christ: now He shows that they themselves would be invincible, bringing forth much fruit; Herein is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit: as if He said, If it appertains to My Father’s glory that you bring forth fruit, He will not despise His own glory. And he that brings forth fruit is Christ’s disciple: So shall you be My disciples.
If then I love you, be of good cheer; if it is the Father’s glory that you bring forth good fruit, bear no evil. Then to rousethem to exertion, He adds, Continue you in My love; and then shows how this is to be done: If you keep My commandments, you shall abide in My love.
Then because the Passion was now approaching to interrupt their joy, Headds, These things have I spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you: as if He said, And if sorrow fall upon you, I will take it away, so that you shall rejoice in the end.
