‏ John 15:5

 Ye the branches ( υμεις τα κληματα ). Jesus repeats and applies the metaphor of verse 1.

 Apart from me ( χωρις εμου ). See Eph 2:12 for  χωρις Χριστου. There is nothing for a broken off branch to do but wither and die. For the cosmic relation of Christ see Joh 1:3 ( χωρις αυτου ).

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