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John 15:9Vine and Branches
Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
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Interpretation

John 15:9 shows a remain in love that is lived within study and play—see "loved" and "even". Let remain in love in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is John—gospel narrative, highlighting remain in love. Within ch. 15, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “loved” and “even”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits John to John the Apostle. Modern scholarship on John sees Frequently associated with a Johannine community; markedly non‑synoptic.. Scholars commonly date John AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. The setting is the Vine and Branches (gospel narrative). Johannine theology centers life and light in the Son. Signs and discourses create a distinct theological portrait.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text roughly 100-150 years after composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most likely original reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46