Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 17:7-8
“Now they know that all things whatever you have given me are from you. For the words which you gave me I have given them, and they received them and knew of a truth that I came forth from you, and they believed that you sent me.” ‘Now they know.’ This especially refers to John 16:29-30. They have professed to this understanding and He is satisfied that it is true in so far as was possible at this stage. They implicitly believe that what He has taught and revealed is of the Father, and they... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 17:6-19
Jesus’ Dedication of His Apostles (John 17:6-19 ). Having prayed for the fulfilment of His own destiny Jesus now turns His attention to the needs of His Apostles. They are men of proved faithfulness, but He is aware of all that they must face in the future, and He thus commits them to His Father’s care. read more