Earnest convictions and desires, are hopeful tokens of a work already wrought in a man; they begin to evidence that he has been chosen unto salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth. Note his optimism. The Supremacy of Christ and Love in a Postmodern World Desiring God 2006 National Conference. Give glory to your Son, so that the Son may give glory to you. A chief provider and curator of Catholic information on the web since 1996. Exegetical Commentary on John 21; Report Inappropriate Ad. D.A. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. B Sep 30, 2006. It was the reason for the former prayer, ‘keep’; it is the reason for the new petition, ‘sanctify.’ Keeping comes first, and then sanctifying, or consecration. EXEGESIS: JOHN 17. John 17 has been the subject of my personal Lectio the… It is the prayer of Jesus for all that are his, that they may be made holy. They are mission-oriented and involve hardship as well as reward. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995). 20“Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word, 21that (Greek: hina) they may all be one; (hen) even as you, Father, are in (en) me, and I in (en) you, that they also may be one in (en) us; that (hina) the world may believe that you sent me. Scripture John 17 Sort Bible Verse. Jesus Prays for his Disciples. “so that the world (kosmos) may believe you sent me” (v. 21b). It is through his cross and open tomb that Jesus returns to the glory that he enjoyed with the Father before the creation of the world (17:5). 25Righteous Father, the world hasn’t known you, but I knew you; and these knew that you sent me. This speaks the Father and Son to be one. The Prayer of Jesus.*. (6-10) His prayer. He pleaded with his holy Father, that he would keep them by his power and for his glory, that they might be united in affection and labours, even according to the union of the Father and the Son. Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series. That is powerful testimony. may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you loved me. It was the reason for the former prayer, ‘keep’; it is the reason for the new petition, ‘sanctify.’ Keeping comes first, and then sanctifying, or consecration. The glory and love that Jesus gives the disciples are the same glory and love that he received from the Father. Even disciples must pray for sanctifying grace. This is a prayer for the unity of believers. W. Hall Harris III. “There is neither Jew or Greek, there is neither slave or free man, there is neither male and female; for all of you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). “Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world” (v. 24). Jesus, the Eternal High Priest, is in direct conflict with Caiaphas, the Jewish High Priest in Jerusalem for that year. THE CONTEXT. It brings to mind a father saying goodbye to a son who is going off to war. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. If our views have not this effect on us, they are not Divine truth, or we do not receive them by a living and a working faith, but as mere notions. ), The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sunday’s Text. “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be one in us” (v. 21a). We tend to forget how revolutionary Paul’s words to the Galatians were for the time, twenty centuries ago, when they were first written. In this deeply moving experience he prays: first for himself, for his disciples, and for the whole world - all believers in all ages. The disciples are about to experience great trauma at Jesus’ death. Exegetical Commentary on John 19; 23. We ought to think of this prayer, rather than the “Our Father,” as the Lord’s Prayer, because it is the prayer in which Jesus pours out his heart. Christ does not pray that they might be rich and great in the world, but that they might be kept from sin, strengthened for their duty, and brought safe to heaven. ), which the WEB has updated. John 17, the High Priestly Prayer of Christ. Scripture: John 17. It is the prayer of Jesus for all that are his, that they may be made holy. “I made known to them your name, and will make it known” (v. 26). Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; McCann, J. Clinton; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV—Year C (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1994), Craddock, Fred R.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; and Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year C (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1994), Gossip, Arthur John and Howard, Wilbert F., The Interpreter’s Bible, Volume 8 (Nashville: Abingdon, 1952). We should hear Jesus’ prayer as a prayer for us today. The disciples argued over who was greatest (Mark 9:34). The means of giving this grace is, "through thy truth, thy word is truth." Catholic bible commentaries are reference books about Scripture that explain the interpretations and perspectives of the Roman Catholic church. Thou gavest them me, as sheep to the shepherd, to be kept; as a patient to the physician, to be cured; as children to a tutor, to be taught: thus he will deliver up his charge. John 17:16 - John 17:19 give the final petition for the immediate circle of disciples, with its grounds. He left homilies on most of the books of the Old and the New Testament. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.,The Last Supper Discourses He assumes that the witness of these disciples will be effective. It is a great satisfaction to us, in our reliance upon Christ, that he, all he is and has, and all he said and did, all he is doing and will do, are of God. “Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word”, “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be one in us”, may all be one. Even disciples must pray for sanctifying grace. Lindberg, Paul H., Lectionary Bible Studies, “The Year of Luke,” Lent-Easter, Study Book, (Augsburg-Fortress, 1976). Jesus knows these disciples’ weaknesses, but he also knows that God will take care of them. All mine are thine. When he prays for himself, Jesus qualifies his request by saying, “however, not what I desire, (Greek: thelo) but what you desire” (Mark 14:36). The early church will experience doctrinal controversy and other conflict (Acts 15). Jesus prays, “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me” (v. 21). 17. “Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word” (v. 20b). Tweet . Wilt thou not secure them? But the grace of God will also enable them to work together to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus prays “that (Dave and Pete and Susan and Shawn and Jennifer) may all be one. In verses 7-19, Jesus prayed for the disciples. He promised them the gift of the Holy Spirit (14:15-31). 24“Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world. Like many biblical readings, what… Own them in the office; let thy hand go with them. 1 The Son is “close to the Father’s heart” (John 1:18), or as the KJV puts it, “in the bosom … The Third Readings: The Gospels (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001), Moloney, Francis J., Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of John (Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1998). John 17:7. The most powerful testimony to the loving character of God will take place on the cross, where the Father will give “his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life” (3:16). Commentary on John 13:1-17 View Bible Text “Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. They are thine; wilt thou not provide for thine own? Our Lord especially prayed, that all believers might be as one body under one head, animated by one soul, by their union with Christ and the Father in him, through the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. Commentary on John 13:1-17 (Read John 13:1-17) Our Lord Jesus has a people in the world that are his own; he has purchased them, and paid dear for them, and he has set them apart for himself; they devote themselves to him as a peculiar people. Seeing how Christians love the poor and needy is equally powerful. Carson Sep 30, 2006 18 Shares Conference Message . I cannot think of a single instance in many dozens of weddings through the years. Galatians Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, Peter S. Williamson Apr 2019; E-Book. Theodore's commentary on St. John's Gospel, in Syriac, has recently been published, with a Latin translation, by a Catholic scholar. However, we also need to recognize that Jesus’ prayer has been answered, at least in part. What will 2021 hold? John 17 is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus Christ, which he said right after the Last Supper. Unity multiplies the effectiveness of our witness. Christ offered this prayer for his people alone as believers; not for the world at large. No CEO would entrust a significant project to such an undistinguished group, but Jesus is leaving the future of God’s work in their hands—and in God’s hands. The danger in such an exercise, however, is that it might give the false impression that Jesus is praying for individual disciples rather than the community of faith at large. Thus shall we convince the world of the truth and excellence of our religion, and find more sweet communion with God and his saints. Note the poetic interplay among the Greek words hina, hen, and en in the verses above. Exegetical Commentary on John 18; 22. 22The glory (Greek: doxan) which you have given me, I have given to them; that (hina) they may be one, (hen) even as we are one; (hen) 23I in (en) them, and you in (en) me, that (hina) they may be perfected into one; that (hina) the world (Greek: kosmos) may know that you sent me, and loved them, even as you loved me.“. Chapter 17 of John's gospel contains a Last Supper prayer by Jesus to his Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end” (John 13:1). He did not pray that his disciples should be removed out of the world, that they might escape the rage of men, for they had a great work to do for the glory of God, and the benefit of mankind. The real holiness of all true Christians is the fruit of Christ's death, by which the gift of the Holy Ghost was purchased; he gave himself for his church, to sanctify it. “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17) matches perfectly the Ephesians idea of sanctifying the church “by the washing with water through the word ” (Eph. Dr. Chabot. If we are sorry for the disunities that plague us, let us also be glad for the unity that blesses us. While the word kosmos can be used to refer to the created world, in this Gospel it is the world that is opposed to God—a corrupt and even demonic world. A divided church loses persuasive force. Now they have known The Syriac version reads it (tedy) , "I have known"; and so the Persic and Gothic versions, contrary to most copies and other versions, which read, as we render, "they have known", that is, the disciples and apostles of Christ: that all things whatsoever thou hast given me; John 17 is the real Lord's prayer. O’Day, Gail R., The New Interpreter’s Bible, Volume IX (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), Sloyan, Gerald, “John,” Interpretation (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988), Smith, D. Moody, Jr., Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: John (Nashville: Abingdon, 1999), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, “that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me”. 2 For you gave him authority over all humanity, so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him. 6 “I have revealed you[ a] ( N) to those whom you gave me. * [ 15:22 , 24 ] Jesus’ words ( spoken ) and deeds ( works ) are the great motives of credibility. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. It is the cry-of-the-heart of perfect love, and it is the prayer of perfect faith. As you, Father, are in me and I in you, may they also be one in us”, which you have given me, I have given to them”, “Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world”, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also”, “I made known to them your name, and will make it known”, “his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life”, All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 17:1-11 EXEGESIS: JOHN 13-18. He gave them his new commandment of love (13:31-35). This prayer, prayed by Jesus just prior to his death, is often called his High Priestly Prayer, because he intercedes with God in behalf of the disciples, present and future. Howard-Brook, Wes, Becoming the Children of God: John’s Gospel and Radical Discipleship (New York: Maryknoll, 1994). Sure enough, it is not often chosen. Advocates of the ecumenical movement cite these verses to justify their work. John 17:16 - John 17:19 give the final petition for the immediate circle of disciples, with its grounds. Christ prays for those that are his. It would be an interesting exercise to insert a list of names from our congregation into this prayer. Earlier, Jesus promised the disciples, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also” (14:3). This tiny band of ordinary people will turn the world upside down. Let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, praying that all believers may be more and more united in one mind and one judgment. 5:25, 26). At the center of the prayer in John 17 is the relationship that the first and second members of the Trinity share and the work of the Son, as a result of the Father’s sending (verse 8), to draw everyone into that relationship. As you, Father, are in me and I in you, may they also be one in us” (v. 21a). For John, association with Jesus’ name implies union with Jesus. The means of giving this grace is, "through thy truth, thy word is truth." CHAPTER 17. (1-5) His prayer for his disciples. Thus we are taught that our glorifying God is needed as an evidence of our interest in Christ, through whom eternal life is God's free gift. All Rights Reserved. Now he asks the Father to fulfill this promise. Jesus is leaving the disciples, but he is not leaving them alone. In this Gospel, Christ’s glory is made fully manifest in his death, resurrection, and ascension (thought of as one continuous action in this Gospel). (11-26). Furthermore, the disciples are nondescript and few in numbers. Glory-Finding in the Gospel of John The War in Our Social Media Feeds (Part 2) May 7, 2020. Sanctify them, set them apart for thyself and thy service. • The love with which the Father loves the Son leads ultimately to a throne, but only by way of a cross. Thus, being joined to Him by one Spirit, they might be filled with all the fulness of God, and enjoy a blessedness of which we can form no right idea in our present state. Dummelow called it "Christ's high priestly prayer, because in it he solemnly consecrates himself to be priest and victim in the approaching sacrifice." B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1983). These chapters outline Jesus’ preparation for the cross. The prosperity of the soul is the best prosperity. They are not left here to pursue the same objects as the men around them, but to glorify God, and to serve their generation. What will happen next? It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! John 17 - In-depth verse-by-verse Bible study and commentary of John chapter 17 in plain English. It is clear that Jesus’ prayer for the unity of believers has not yet been fully answered. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. After a long, hard 2020, here we stand at the beginning of a new year. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1991). This prayer gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ trauma as he prepares to leave them. The holiness and happiness of the redeemed, are especially that glory of Christ, and of his Father, which was the joy set before him, for which he endured the cross and despised the shame; this glory was the end of the sorrow of his soul, and in obtaining it he was fully satisfied. As a farewell address, one might question its place in the wedding Lectionary. St. John Chrysostom , priest of Antioch, became Patriarch of Constantinople in 398. When he prays for his disciples, he prays, “I desire” (thelo) with no qualification. Maybe the Johannine style is offputting. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me. Christ works to unite us. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) John 17:20-26 . 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven and said: For God didn’t send his Son into the kosmos to judge the kosmos, but that the kosmos should be saved through him” (John 3:16-17). This prayer, prayed by Jesus just prior to his death, is often called his High Priestly Prayer, because he intercedes with God in behalf of the disciples, present and future. Own them in the office; let thy hand go with them. Christ's prayer for himself. 26I made known to them your name, and will make it known; that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them.”. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you,a. Fragmentation began as early as Acts 6:2, where “the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.” While that conflict was quickly resolved, other conflicts have deepened and spread. The Son owns none for his, that are not devoted to the service of the Father. James and John requested, “Grant to us that we may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your glory” (Mark 10:37). © 2021 Christianity.com. JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER. Christ next prayed for the disciples, that they might not only be kept from evil, but made good. Gospel of John 15:9-17 Resources. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. Sanctify them, set them apart for thyself and thy service. ( O) out of the world. We ought to think of this prayer, rather than the “Our Father,” as the Lord’s Prayer, because it is the prayer in which Jesus pours … Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! Email. Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Most Shared; Conference Message. Exegetical Commentary on John 20; 24. But he prayed that the Father would keep them from the evil, from being corrupted by the world, the remains of sin in their hearts, and from the power and craft of Satan. Thank you. Beasley-Murray, George R., Word Biblical Commentary: John (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1999), Brown, Raymond, The Anchor Bible: The Gospel According to John XIII-XXI (Garden City: Doubleday, 1970). Our Lord prayed as a man, and as the Mediator of his people; yet he spoke with majesty and authority, as one with and equal to the Father. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:7-8). As an interpreter of Holy Scripture he stands in the very first rank of the Fathers. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless Christ, their Surety, both glorified the Father, and was glorified of him. John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. Bruce, F. F., The Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Wm. Security from evil is … Thank you. The love of God welling up within us fuels our witness, and makes it impossible for the world to ignore the Christ whose name we bear. Jesus entirely devoted himself to his undertaking, and all the parts of it, especially the offering up himself without spot unto God, by the eternal Spirit. ( … The union of the disciples with Father, Son, and Spirit makes the impossible possible. They have seen and hated : probably means that they have seen his works and still have hated; but the Greek can be read: “have seen both me and my Father and still have hated both me and my Father.” Christ, as one with the Father, claimed on behalf of all that had been given to him, and should in due time believe on him, that they should be brought to heaven; and that there the whole company of the redeemed might behold his glory as their beloved Friend and Brother, and therein find happiness. They expect a Messiah of worldly power, like King David, and have not been able to grasp the very different character of Jesus’ ministry. The Love of God Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com ; Living Space Archive: Commentaries on the Daily Readings - Sunday of week 6 of Easter Structural Outlines of the Fourth Gospel by Rev. So that they might pass through the world as through an enemy's country, as he had done. That is the key—in God’s hands. Now he widens the circle to include those who will follow. Krentz, Edgar and Vogel, Arthur A., Proclamation 2: Easter, Series C (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980). The John 17 prayer is also known as Jesus’ Last Will and Testament, because it represents Jesus’ provision for the disciples’ needs on the eve of his death. The Holy Spirit will accompany them—will strengthen them—guide them. The passion of this prayer brings to mind a dying mother pleading for the child for whom she can no longer care. “that the world (kosmos) may believe that you sent me” (v. 21b). We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. The Word “was in the kosmos, and the kosmos came into being through him; yet the kosmos did not know him… (and) did not recognize him” (John 1:10-11). Even though Jesus has tried to prepare them for his coming death and resurrection, they have failed to understand. Nothing can separate a true believer from the love of Christ. Without the reference of the preceding twenty-three verses, it seems like a random sentiment. Home >> Bible Studies >> John >> John 17 These small group studies of John contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Dennis Hamm SJ Nov 2013; E-Book. The Spirit of God in true Christians is opposed to the spirit of the world. However, their work is valid only as it adheres to true faith and practice, which isn’t always the case. It is by taking up their crosses and following Jesus that his disciples share in his glory (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23). Absent any elaboration in John of the meaning of the experience requested in Jesus’ prayer, the assist from other NT writings seems wholly in keeping with the sense of Jesus’ request in John 17. “See how they love one another,” the world says. John 17. He had declared and would further declare the name or character of God, by his doctrine and his Spirit, that, being one with him, the love of the Father to him might abide with them also. The position of alienation from the world, in which the disciples stand by reason of their assimilation to Jesus, is repeated here. Sort by You are viewing series from ... 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