The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 17:9-11
The distinction between the disciples and the world: v. 9. I pray for them; I pray not for the world, but for them which Thou hast given Me; for they are Thine. v. 10. And all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine; and I am glorified in them. v. 11. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given Me, that they may be one as We are. Jesus here makes a deliberate distinction. He expressly... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 17:6-8
Christ prays for the disciples as such that have kept the Word: v. 6. I have manifested Thy name unto the men which Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them Me; and they have kept Thy Word. v. 7. Now they have known that all things whatsoever Thou hast given Me are of Thee. v. 8. For I have given unto them the words which Thou gavest Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from Thee, and they have believed that Thou didst send... read more