Ncommentary on the book of john chapter 17 bible verse

The charge does not accuse him of healing but of breaking sabbath regulations. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. John begins with the profound announcement that jesus is the in the beginning creative word of god who had become embodied incarnated as a human being to be the light of life for the world. Study john 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In both cases, jesus repudiates the charge by arguing 1 that the works of salvation are contemplated by the sabbath commandment see deuteronomy 5. In the beginning that is, before any thing was formed ere god began the great work of creation. During his life on earth, he jesus offered up prayer and entreaty, with loud cries and with tears, to the one who had the power to save him from death, and, winning a hearing by his reverence, he learnt obedience. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the father, nor me. Twice in the opening verse we hear of this essential giving. Glorify your son, that your son may also glorify you. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world.

An easyenglish translation with notes about 1200 word vocabulary on psalm 88. Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. This is why this gospel does not mention the time of prayer at gethsemane. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916. We are continuing in our series on the gospel of john by looking at chapter 17, which in many ways, as it is often called, is the high priestly prayer of jesus. Verses 15 relate to christ himself, to his taking his position in glory, to his work, and to that glory as belonging to his person, and the result of his work. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Now both they and the faithful hearers of johns gospel, both ancient and modern, listen in on his words as he. In that chapter we have the central teaching, in the upper room discourse, that he is the true vine and we have this image, or allegory, of the vine. This no more proves that our lord did not pray for the. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of john, chapter 14 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there.

Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him. He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. After this comes the proclamation that this jesus is the son of god sent from the father to finish the fathers work in the world see 4. These words introduce the lengthy prayer of john chapter 17 in which jesus continues his address to his. They knew with certainty that i came from you, and they believed that you sent. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. The few incidents john records are in chronological order as in. I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have.

Along with the prayers in 619, which focused on the eleven disciples, but also had reference to us, jesus now deliberately includes all believers those eleven, plus all of us who believe through their message 20. Jesus is god, having existed in heavens glory and goodness before he ever came to the earth. But this verse, in keeping with the whole of this gospel, says jesus is far more. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he needed not to pray for the forgiveness of sin. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. John chapter 17 kjv king james version i am blessed to know that gods word says. John 17 1 these words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The very event that would glorify the son was his death.

Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. The eternal existence of christ, his deity, incarnation, and visit to humanity as the dayspring from on high luke 1. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. As the great shepherd, all the saved belong to the father and also to jesus as god and the glory of gods salvation is seen in those who trust in jesus christ. If any one loves the world, love for the father is not in him. John 17 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The gospel of john chapter 17, part 6 verses 17 19. By the gospel life and immortality are brought to light, are brought to hand, a life which. John mentions several times that the lord jesus laid down his life voluntarily john 10. John chapter 17 discover the 66 books of the bible. And i will pray the father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.

These things i command you, that ye love one another. Perhaps no part of our lords words has been less understood, or more perverted, than the seventeenth chapter of st. In this prayer, jesus will touch on many of themes developed in this gospel. By it, he has received the adoration, worship and love of millions whose sins he bore.

John knox, on his deathbed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him john 17, where, he said, i cast my first anchor. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The ministry of christ was but an interlude in the eternal life of that great i am who was before abraham was born and before all creation. Now viewing scripture range from the book of john chapter 14. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. Verses 15 our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of john, chapter 17 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons. We are up to john chapter 16 and as we continue, we really have to go back to the end of john 15 just for a moment to see the experience that jesus has been talking about. The mention of the fathers name will occur again in chapter 17 in verses 11. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity.

Principles of sanctification sanctification is a technical theological term for the status quo of the royal family of god in three phases of gods plan for your life. I pray not for the world not in these petitions, which are adapted to the state of believers only. The context these chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross. The idea that this verse was pertaining to a specific sin hating jesus with out a cause, and not to sin in general can be supported with other verses around the bible. Read john 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own. Prays also for those who should believe on him through their preaching. These things have i spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. We are impressed with solomons prayer 1 kings 8, abrahams prayer genesis 18, and moses prayer exodus 32, but this. Adam clarkes bible commentary john 17 john 16 john 18. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this.

Read and study john 17 with the versebyverse bible commentary. This phrase fully proves, in the mouth of an inspired writer, that jesus christ was no part of the creation, as he existed when no part of that existed. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. Study guide for john 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage.

Jesus was born as a man, having added humanity to deity. Glorify your son, that your son also may glorify you, 2 as you have given him authority over all flesh, that he should give everlasting life to as many as you have given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true god, and jesus christ, whom thou hast sent. If i had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would not have. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of john, chapter 14 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons.