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John 17:24
John 17:24
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John 17 — OverviewJohn 17 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis chapter is a prayer, it is the Lord's prayer, the Lord Christ's
prayer. There was one Lord's 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 — OverviewJohn 17 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeJohn 17:1, Christ prays to his Father.John 17 — OverviewJohn 17 · Little Bible — for children and parentsBefore His arrest, Jesus prays to the Father about His completed mission, His disciples, and future believers. He asks that they be kept in truth, made holy, united, and filled with divine love.
Jesus shares eternal…John 17:24-26John 17:24-26 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. A petition for the glorifying of all those that were given
to Christ (v. 24), not only these apostles, but all believers: Father,
I will that they may be with me. Observe,
1. The connection of this…John 17:24John 17:24 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeI will: John 12:26, John 14:3; Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Matthew 26:29; Luke 12:37, Luke 22:28-30, Luke 23:43; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 3:21, Revelation 7:14-17
may:…John 17:24John 17:24 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus desires his people to be with him and behold his pre-creation glory. This hope must not romanticize death, pressure grieving children, or suggest earthly life is disposable.
Memory phrase: See Jesus’ glory
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