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. David guzik commentary on john 17, where jesus prays to the father. Mar 20, 2011 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. 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.
The whole theology about being born again is based upon a conversation that had happened between jesus and a pharisee. I had trouble with this for some time, as nonbelievers said this was a contraction. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer agape bible study. 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. The gospel of john chapter 17, part 5 verses 15 16 the great high priestly prayer, part 5. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father. 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. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter 17 bible truth. 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. We could say it is understanding the way god lives or that the quality of life that god lives is eternal life. 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.
In other words, the father sent the son for a particular purpose. So, jesus again seizes the great iam of the old testament, exodus 3. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. 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. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross.
This verse provides a succinct yet broad biblical definition. The truth of mans religion depends on his conception of god. Shows that he has glorified his father, by fulfilling his will upon earth, and revealing him to the disciples, 48. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3. Last update on october 10, 2017 under bible studies. 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 gospel of john has emphasized the glory of jesus throughout its record. This section of john chapter 17 contains much of the essence of jesus prayer. Study john 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There were different groups among the jews, much as baptists, catholics and methodists, are different groups in. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. Following the turning of water into wine, the narrator says, this beginning of.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Verses 1 3 present his new position in two aspects. That is, the beginning and pledge of it, the way unto it, and means of it, and what will certainly issue in it. They knew with certainty that i came from you, and they believed that you sent me. This is in keeping with johns style of using double entendre or double meaning. 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. John chapter 3 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Mar 16, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Exegetical commentary on 3 john 115 3 john, like 2 john, is written in the standard epistolary format.
The thought of the previous verse is that the messianic work of christ is to give eternal life to those. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have. Throughout the gospel, jesus has revealed the fathers glory by manifesting his. The jews plotted to kill lazarus, because because on account of him many. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. Study guide for john 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. If you have a bible, try to read some of the book of job. It was even more right to make a man completely well on the sabbath, as jesus did john 5. Read and study john, including book summary, with the verse by verse bible commentary. This study focuses on christs concern for his fathers glory and his concern for. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. 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. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again, and receive you unto myself.
Those who refuse to know jesus as savior and lord shall experience death, and not life. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by. This is from the notes section regarding john chapter 6. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. How many are anxious to know what is the way of salvation, how eternal life is to be obtained, and how to. John, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. The mention of the fathers name will occur again in chapter 17 in verses 11, 12.
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. Prays for them, that they may be preserved in unity and kept from evil, 916. John 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. What is said here is in opposition to idols, not to jesus himself, who, in 1 john 5. 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. He now, in the first verse of chapter 17, jesus spoke these things. The following are the comments on john 17 the heading jesus prayer for his apostles.
In this prayer, jesus will touch on many of themes developed in this gospel. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The context chapter 2 tells of the wedding at cana, where jesus turned water into wine 2. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. 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.
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. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. If any one loves the world, love for the father is not in him. 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. No one can enter the kingdom of god without being born of water and the spirit. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. This type of sanctification is what is in view in our verse, john 17. The statement in verse 3 is also strikingly similar in form to the central. We tend to think of eternal life as simply endless life when it is not.
He is near to sheol, verse 3, which means almost dead, verse 5. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. 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. These words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. However, in all cases, the name of god is glorified. 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. If a man receives circumcision on the sabbath, so that the law of moses should not be broken. Chapter 17 this chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer.
John chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book of john chapter 14, king james bible verse. 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. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The gospel of john chapter 17, part 6 verses 17 19.
The gospel of john chapter 17, part 6 verses 17 19 the great high priestly prayer, part 6 chapter 17 outline. So, you needed a godman for that sacrifice to be genuine and to be efficacious. John 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 17 in plain english. 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.
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