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Joh 15:4. Κἀγὼ, and I) The first person here is to be supplied from the imperative, μείνατε, abide, by the following periphrasis (circumlocution or paraphrase): See that ye abide in Me, and that I abide in you.-καθὼς, even as) This passage admirably sets forth the distinction there is between nature and grace.-ἀφʼ ἑαυτοῦ, of itself) This is explained in the following clause, ἐὰν μὴ μείνῃ, κ.τ.λ., “except it abide in the vine; so χωρὶς ἐμοῦ, “without Me ye can do nothing.” Joh 15:5.