John 17:9-19
Summary for John 17:9-19: 17:9-19 a Jesus prayed for his disciples, who must carry on after his departure.17:10 b Just as the Son brings glory to the Father (17:1 c, 4-5 d), the disciples bring the Son glory (17:22 e). The love and obedience that brought glory to God in Jesus’ life become features of his disciples’ lives.
17:11 f Jesus’ first concern for his disciples was that they ... be united with an intimacy similar to the oneness shared by Jesus and the Father.
Summary for John 17:12-13: 17:12-13 g Until now, Jesus had guarded his followers. Now he was concerned for their strength and survival in his absence, because the world would be hostile toward them (15:18-27 h) and their mission of challenging the world by heralding the truth (16:8-11 i). After Jesus’ departure, the Spirit would protect them (15:26 j) and bring them joy.
17:14 k God’s word, which Jesus had given his disciples, also provides a defense against the world. The Spirit would preserve and recall God’s word in the church (14:26 l), equipping the church for its encounter with the world.
Summary for John 17:16-18: 17:16-18 m Being holy refers to purity gained by separation from the world, and living a life so aligned with God that it reflects his passions. Disciples are set apart by God, equipped by the Spirit, and readied by God’s word to enter the world without being victimized by its darkness.
17:19 n I give myself as a holy sacrifice (literally I sanctify myself): Priests and prophets were similarly set apart for service to God (Lev 8:30 o; Jer 1:5 p). Jesus recommitted himself to his mission, acknowledging that he was set apart for the purpose of the cross. The disciples would benefit because his death would enable them to experience new holiness in a deep attachment to God.
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