And now, o father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which i had with thee before the world was. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand. I have had enough of it, and now the welcome hour is at hand when i shall be no more in it. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in. Introduction from exploring the old testament book by. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. 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. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.
As thou hast given him power as the messiah, jesus christ received from the father universal dominion. Study the bible online using commentary on john 17 and more. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study john 17 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Testament whedons commentary petts bible commentary constables. Study john 17 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. John states that jesus, knowing he would shortly be crucified, loved his disciples unto the end. Chapter 17 of the gospel of john is the end of a long reflection by jesus, begun in chapter 15, on the mission in the world. The glorification idea intensifies in johns gospel as jesus gets closer and closer to the cross. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. Glorify your son, so that your 4 son may glorify you 2 just as you have given him authority over all humanity, 5 so that he may give eternal life to everyone you have given him. Now i am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and i come to you. John 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. What is meant by glorifying the son is further explained in john 17. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. Take a look at this commentary on john chapter 17 about gods promise to keep us. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter 17 bible truth.
This section of john chapter 17 contains much of the essence of jesus prayer. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. We welcome the person of the gospel and believe the message of the gospel. John 17 1 these words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. He took on all our sins and gave us salvation from the cross. These chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross.
John 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Verse 3 and this is life eternal, that they know thee the only true god, and him whom thou didst send, even jesus christ. Bengel speaks of this chapter as the simplest in word, and profoundest in thought. Aug 19, 2008 john 17 1 these words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. These things spoke jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. View john 17 in the note window hrists prayer for himself. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. 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. 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. After jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed.
Jesus prays for the glorification of the father and the son 17. I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. He is specifically praying for those closest to him, the disciples. In his prayer, jesus details to his heavenly father what has come to pass, what is, and what will be. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity.
John 15 the departing jesus teaches his disciples about life in him it must occur to all who read these discourses preserved by john how simple the text looks, and yet how transcendent is the thought when it is even dimly understood. The love of god evident in the church is a revelation that there is a welcome. By the way, this purpose statement that we see in john chapter 17, verse four, is the third purpose statement that i can specifically identify. In other words, the father sent the son for a particular purpose. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous. There are many instances where god spoke and the words are not in red. As you have given him power over all flesh, that as to every thing which you have given him, he might give to them eternal life. They belonged to you, 16 and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed 17 your word. Aug 25, 2017 in john, the event in chapter 17 is jesus final prayer before the cross.
Read john 17 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The mention of the fathers name will occur again in chapter 17 in verses. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers. He began by washing the disciples feet, demonstrating to them the kind of servant ministry that he expected of them. Comments that meet these criteria are welcome on the spectrum website. And of the burdens that came to the fore, ive identified six. John chapter 17 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Ruben hartness in reply on john 17 christ was never a sinner. Chapter 17 this chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. Even without fully understanding what all john had in mind here, the.
However, in all cases, the name of god is glorified. In john, the event in chapter 17 is jesus final prayer before the. Matthew chapter 17 kjv king james version i agree with your point. Glorify your son, that your son also may glorify you, 2. John chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Prayer is always the sign of earnest desire for anothers good. During the month of january, reformation trust is giving away the ebook edition of r. So, you needed a godman for that sacrifice to be genuine and to be efficacious. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he. Glorify him, just as you gave him authority over mankind, that he may give eternal life to every one whom you have given to him. In christs prayer to the father in chapter 17 he said, i have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world. A commentary on the new testament from the talmud and hebraica. Sproul deals with major themes in his easily understandable style.