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He is cast forth (eblēthē exō). Timeless or gnomic use of the first aorist passive indicative of ballō as the conclusion of a third-class condition (see also Joh 15:4, Joh 15:7 for the same condition, only constative aorist subjunctive meinēte and meinēi in Joh 15:7). The apostles are thus vividly warned against presumption. Jesus as the vine will fulfill his part of the relation as long as the branches keep in vital union with him.
As a branch (hōs to klēma).
And is withered (exēranthē). Another timeless first aorist passive indicative, this time of xērainō, same timeless use in Jam 1:11 of grass, old and common verb. They gather (sunagousin). Plural though subject not expressed, the servants of the vine-dresser gather up the broken off branches.
Are burned (kaietai). Present passive singular of kaiō, to burn, because klēmata (branches) is neuter plural. See this vivid picture also in Mat 13:41, Mat 13:49.