6. If you don’t stay joined to me, you will be like a branch that has been thrown out and has dried up. All the dead branches like that are gathered up, thrown into the fire and burned.
7. Stay joined together with me, and follow my teachings. If you do this, you can ask for anything you want, and it will be given to you.
8. Show that you are my followers by producing much fruit. This will bring honor to my Father.
9. “I have loved you as the Father has loved me. Now continue in my love.
10. I have obeyed my Father’s commands, and he continues to love me. In the same way, if you obey my commands, I will continue to love you.