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[(2) THE LAST WORDS OF DEEPEST MEANING TO THE FAITHFUL FEW (continued).
(e)
Relation of Jesus and His disciples to each other; and to the world (John 15:1-27).
(α)
Their union with Him. The True Vine: union from within (John 15:1-11) — comp. the Good Shepherd (John 10); union from without.
(β)
Their union with each other (John 15:12-17).
(γ)
The hatred of the world (John 15:18-24) The reason of it (John 15:18-21); The sinfulness of it (John 15:22-25).
(δ)
The witness to the world (John 15:26-27): By the Paraclete (John 15:26); By the disciples (John 15:27).]