John 17 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The gospel is the power of god unto salvation romans 1. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have. Gospel of john versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the book of john in plain english for everyone to understand.
Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this. 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. John chapter 17 1611 kjv king james version 1 these words spake iesus, and lift vp his eyes to heauen, and said, father, the houre is come, glorifie thy sonne, that thy sonne also may glorifie thee 2 as thou hast giuen him power ouer all flesh, that he should giue eternall life to as many as thou hast giuen him 3 and this is life eternall, that they might know thee the onely true god. John 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian. There was one lords prayer which he taught us to pray, and did not pray himself, for he. Jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father 17. John, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. When jesus prayed at lazaruss tomb he made it clear that he had no need of. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 1 by cooper abrams. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. John finds the events immediately following jesus death to be highly significant.
Study guide for john 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jesus is the true, legitimate shepherd, who enters in the way that is proper and prepared by old testament propheciesmost assuredly, i say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and. John 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. This was the commission to do what jesus had already prayed for in john 17. As thou hast given him 1 power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. After jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Jesus spoke these words, lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just the halfbrother of jesus matthew. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The extent to which we grasp and believe the truth of the doctrines determines our desire to be holy. This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things. The gospels power lies or resides in its words produce in our minds. Jesus is led to the place of crucifixion and nailed to the cross vv. This is the dual blessing in our time that we have both gods offer of grace and the truth of the gospel. As the father loved christ, who was most worthy, so he loved his disciples, who were unworthy. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. To ask in christs name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Reagan present with the lord may, 2007 are you a christian.
Do you know for sure that you have trusted in jesus christ as your saviour and that your death would take you immediately into the presence of god. More recently, some interpreters have suggested an earlier date, perhaps as early as the 50s and no later than 70. John chapter 1 kjv king james version homosexuality is a modern day name for an ancient sin called sodomy. Chapter 17 this chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer.
John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. This seminarylevel study retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Jesus will give the holy spirit that he a person, not a thing may abide in us permanently, not temporarily as in the old testament. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 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. The traditional view places it toward the end of the first century, c. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Read and study john, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him. 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.
By this holiness created within us we become sanctified. This means that both then and now, disciples are sent after the pattern of the fathers sending of the son. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity. 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. John 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. In general, two views of the dating of this gospel have been advocated. The ancient greek phrase is ego emi, which is the same term used in the greek translation of the old testament in jesus day to describe the voice from the burning bush.
These words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. Contrast between the good shepherd and the false shepherds of israel. John 1820 death and resurrection of the son of god. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. Study guide for john 10 by david guzik blue letter bible. Commentaries for john chapter 19 jesus is crucified. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father concerning the disciples followed by a prayer for all believers. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Study guide for john 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. And there are also many other things that jesus did, which if they were written one by one, i suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This chapter contains, then, the words uttered by our lord, with eyes lifted up to heaven, in prayer to the father. Read and study john 17 with the versebyverse bible commentary.
The first two signs in the gospel of john took place at cana of galilee. As you sent me into the world, i also have sent them into the world. Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar and at the end, he ministers to the nobleman and his. English translation with parallel latin vulgate online bible at esv, kjv, darby. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time. When jesus had spoken these words, he 1 went forth with his disciples over the brook cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. Study guide for john 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. John 17 kjv these words spake jesus, and lifted up bible gateway. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. John 17 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
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