Jesus is the True Vine

I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops
bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make
it bear more and richer and more
excellent fruit. You are cleansed and pruned already,
because of the word which I have given you [the teachings I have discussed with
you]. Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will
live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being
vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in
Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and
I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital
union with Me] you can do nothing. If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out like a
[broken-off] branch, and withers; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the
fire, and they are burned. If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words
remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask
whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you show and prove
yourselves to be true followers of Mine. (John 15:1-8 AMP)