Joh 17:8 | NET2full | STEP | because I have given them the words you have given me . They accepted them and really understand that I came from you , and they believed that you sent me .

‏ John 17:8

8 because I have given them the words you have given me. They ^{▼▼tn Grk And they.” The conjunction καί (kai, “and”) has not been translated here in keeping with the tendency of contemporary English style to use shorter sentences.} accepted ^{▼▼tn Or “received.”} them ^{▼▼tn The word “them” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.} and really ^{▼▼tn Or “truly.”} understand ^{▼▼tn Or have come to know.”} that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.