John · Chapter 15 · Prayer
John 15:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you."
KJV · King James Version
"If1437 ye abide3306 in1722 me1698, and2532 my3450 words4487 abide3306 in1722 you5213, ye shall ask154 what3739 1437 ye will2309, and2532 it shall be done1096 unto you5213."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses abide, shall, what, unto, while the WEB renders these as remain, whatever, desire, for. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
John 15:7 in John 15
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is John 15:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of John 15. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
- v.6 If a man doesn’t remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
- v.7 If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
- v.8 “In this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.
- v.9 Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.
Book background
About the Book of John
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- John the apostle, son of Zebedee
- Date written
- c. 85–95 AD
- Audience
- A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges
- Chapters
- 21
John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). It contains the most famous verse in the Bible (3:16), the High Priestly Prayer (17), and the most explicit declarations of Jesus' deity.
Setting: The latest Gospel; written so that readers "may believe" (20:31).
Key themes: life · light · belief · love · glory
Memorisation aid
How to memorise John 15:7
John 15:7 contains 24 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
If you remain in me
IYRIM
- 2
and my words remain in you
AMWRIY
- 3
you will ask whatever you desire
YWAWYD
- 4
and it will be done for you.
AIWBDF
Frequently asked
FAQ about John 15:7
What does John 15:7 say?
John 15:7 reads: "If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you." — from the New Testament, John (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is John 15:7 in?
John 15:7 is in the book of John, traditionally attributed to John the apostle, son of Zebedee and written around c. 85–95 AD. John is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges. Best known for John 3:16 and the "I am" statements.
What is John 15:7 about?
John 15:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Prayer. Within John, John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between John 15:7 in WEB and KJV?
John 15:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "If1437 ye abide3306 in1722 me1698, and2532 my3450 words4487 abide3306 in1722 you5213, ye shall ask154 what3739 1437 ye will2309, and2532 it shall be done1096 unto you5213.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is John 15:7?
John 15:7 is 24 words in the WEB translation (111 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise John 15:7?
To memorise John 15:7, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does John 15:7 matter in John?
John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). It contains the most famous verse in the Bible (3:16), the High Priestly Prayer (17), and the most explicit declarations of Jesus' deity. John 15:7 sits within this larger story — John as a whole emphasises life, light, belief.
How can I apply John 15:7 today?
Many readers use John 15:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download John 15:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
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