This verse provides a succinct yet broad biblical definition. In his prayer, jesus details to his heavenly father what has come to pass, what is, and what will be. The book of john chapter 14, king james bible verse. The gospel of john chapter 17, part 6 verses 17 19. We tend to think of eternal life as simply endless life when it is not. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. So interesting governing body now has a new bible that corrects john 17. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. How many are anxious to know what is the way of salvation, how eternal life is to be obtained, and how to flee from the wrath to come. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. He is specifically praying for those closest to him, the disciples. John chapter 3 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1.
If any one loves the world, love for the father is not in him. The following are the comments on john 17 the heading jesus prayer for his apostles. And this is life eternal that is, the beginning and pledge of it, the way unto it, and means of it, and what will certainly issue in it. 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. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Study guide for john 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. In this prayer, jesus will touch on many of themes developed in this gospel.
The gospel of john has emphasized the glory of jesus throughout its record. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. 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. Chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer agape bible study.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The gospel according to john chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer previous gospel of john study next christ is the mediator of a greater covenant. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. John, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. Text from the authorized version is from swordsearcher and is the king james bible according to the cambridge university press setting, circa 1900, with words of christ indicated in red according to the scofield reference bible published by oxford. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes unites with, loves, and obeys him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 17 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 17 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. He is near to sheol, verse 3, which means almost dead, verse 5. If you have a bible, try to read some of the book of job. This study focuses on christs concern for his fathers glory and his concern for his disciples whom he is about to leave in the world.
John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross. With this in mind, then, it is likely 3 that john is emphasizing both the degree to which god loved the world as well as the manner in which he chose to express that love. No one can enter the kingdom of god without being born of water and the spirit. By the way, this purpose statement that we see in john chapter 17, verse four, is the third purpose statement that i can specifically identify. It was permitted even commanded to do a negative work on the sabbath, such as cutting away the flesh in circumcision leviticus 12. Mary anointed jesus with expensive ointment, and jesus interpreted that as an anointing for the day of my burial 12. Verse 3 and this is life eternal, that they know thee the only true god, and him whom thou didst send, even jesus christ.
The thought of the previous verse is that the messianic work of christ is to give eternal life to those. This is in keeping with johns style of using double entendre or double meaning. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. So, you needed a godman for that sacrifice to be genuine and to be efficacious. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The gospel of john chapter 17, part 5 verses 15 16 the great high priestly prayer, part 5. He now, in the first verse of chapter 17, jesus spoke these things. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. If a man receives circumcision on the sabbath, so that the law of moses should not be broken.
John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. How many are anxious to know what is the way of salvation, how eternal life is to be obtained, and how to. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of. There were different groups among the jews, much as baptists, catholics and methodists, are different groups in. John 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 17 in plain english. The mention of the fathers name will occur again in chapter 17 in verses 11, 12. The statement in verse 3 is also strikingly similar in form to the central.
Those who refuse to know jesus as savior and lord shall experience death, and not life. What is said here is in opposition to idols, not to jesus himself, who, in 1 john 5. Exegetical commentary on 3 john 115 3 john, like 2 john, is written in the standard epistolary format. They knew with certainty that i came from you, and they believed that you sent me. This study focuses on christs concern for his fathers glory and his concern for. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews.
These words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. We could say it is understanding the way god lives or that the quality of life that god lives is eternal life. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by. 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. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 14 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 14 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. This is from the notes section regarding john chapter 6. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again, and receive you unto myself. During his life on earth, he jesus offered up prayer and entreaty, with loud cries and with tears, to the one who had the power to save him from death, and, winning a hearing by his reverence, he learnt obedience, son though he was. Mar 16, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This type of sanctification is what is in view in our verse, john 17. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. 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 coffmans commentary of the new testament. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This section of john chapter 17 contains much of the essence of jesus prayer. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. Read and study john, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The gospel of john chapter 17, part 6 verses 17 19 the great high priestly prayer, part 6 chapter 17 outline. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter 17 bible truth. The jews plotted to kill lazarus, because because on account of him many. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have. John chapter 17 discover the 66 books of the bible. It was even more right to make a man completely well on the sabbath, as jesus did john 5.
Last update on october 10, 2017 under bible studies. Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. The truth of mans religion depends on his conception of god. The whole theology about being born again is based upon a conversation that had happened between jesus and a pharisee. Verses 1 3 present his new position in two aspects. Chapter 17 this chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. Mar 20, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. So, jesus again seizes the great iam of the old testament, exodus 3. However, in all cases, the name of god is glorified. Study john 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That is, the beginning and pledge of it, the way unto it, and means of it, and what will certainly issue in it. This book discusses one of the most important set of verses in one of the most important chapters in one of the most important books of the bible. I had trouble with this for some time, as nonbelievers said this was a contraction. Throughout the gospel, jesus has revealed the fathers glory by manifesting his.
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