Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
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Gill's Exposition
O righteous Father,.... God is righteous in all the divine persons: the Father is righteous, the Son is righteous, and the Holy Spirit is righteous: he is so in his nature; righteousness is a…
Barnes' Notes
I will - This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer, and it was not the custom of the Saviour to use language of command when…
Adam Clarke
That they may behold my glory - That they may enjoy eternal felicity with me in thy kingdom. So the word is used, Joh 3:3; Mat 5:8. The design of Christ is, that all who believe should love and obey,…
Here is, I. A petition for the glorifying of all those that were given to Christ (Joh 17:24), not only these apostles, but all believers: Father, I will that they may be with me. Observe,
1. The…
Cambridge Bible
Father Comp. Joh 17:17; Joh 17:17; Joh 17:17, Joh 11:41; Joh 12:27. The relationship is the ground of the appeal; He knows that His -will" is one with His Father's.
I will Comp. Joh 21:22; Mat 8:3;…
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