The ministry of christ was but an interlude in the eternal life of that great i am. John knox, on his deathbed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him john 17, where, he said, i cast my first anchor. This is why this gospel does not mention the time of prayer at gethsemane. 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. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. Here is a summary and commentary on first john chapter two. These chapters outline jesus preparation for the cross. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
John chapter 17 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. They knew with certainty that i came from you, and they believed that you sent me. We are impressed with solomons prayer 1 kings 8, abrahams prayer genesis 18, and moses prayer exodus 32, but this. This whole chapter records the prayer that jesus offered on the betrayal night in contemplation of the cross. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. This chapter is a prayer, it is the lords prayer, the lord christs prayer. Go back with me now to john 17 and verses through 19, and he speaks specifically about the word, and how the word sanctifies us. Go back with me now to john 17 and verses through 19, and he speaks specifically about the word, and how the word sanctifies us and gives us a genuine sense of growth and empowerment. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3. The apostle john begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, i am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. 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. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the father, jesus christ the righteous.
Commentary on the gospel of john chapter seven bible truth. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Jesus spoke these words, lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said. 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. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in christ as the eternal son of god, and the true messiah and saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our prophet, priest, and king, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. The son of god had power to lay down his life and he had power to take it again 10. There order and meaning 7 edersheim, chapter 4, the officiating priesthood. Commentaries for john chapter 17 jesus concludes his time alone with his disciples by praying to his father.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This bible study draws from those gospels, as well as from the other books of the bible. View john 17 in the note window hrists prayer for himself. 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. The few incidents john records are in chronological order as in. This prayer, prayed by jesus just prior to his death, is often called his high priestly prayer, because he intercedes with god in behalf of the disciples, present and future. When he speaks to the father he does not style himself the son. The day on which this took place was a sabbath, 10 and so the jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed, it is the sabbath. This chapter contains the most extensive and profound prayer of jesus we have. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. John chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. John 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as i said unto you.
Robertsons word pictures of the new testament, john 7. The eternal existence of christ, his deity, incarnation, and visit to humanity as the dayspring from on high luke 1. John wrote this gospel, as inspired by god, after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke already had been written, and assumes the readers familiarity with some of the details e. John, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. Father this simplicity of appellation highly became the only begotten son of god. Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless christ, their surety, both glorified the father, and was glorified of him. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. The ministry of christ was but an interlude in the eternal life of that great i am who was before abraham was born and before all creation. Our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people. John mentions several times that the lord jesus laid down his life voluntarily john 10. John 17 jesus great prayer john knox, on his deathbed in 1572, asked his wife to read to him john 17, where, he said, i cast my first anchor. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Verses 15 our lord prayed as a man, and as the mediator of his people.
John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. John 5, new international version niv the bible app. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, a 2 just as you gave him authority over all people, b so that he may give eternal life to all you gave him. Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Jesus answered them, i told you, and ye believed not. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter 10 bible truth. John 17, new international version niv the bible app. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Chapter 17 jesus high priestly prayer agape bible study. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry.
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. John 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 17 in plain english. These words spake jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, father, the hour is come. And so, there is a deep and profound understanding that this.
We are continuing in our series on the gospel of john by looking at chapter 17, which in many ways, as it is often called, is the high priestly prayer of jesus. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz john 17 flashcards on quizlet. Learn bible quiz john 17 with free interactive flashcards. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. This is an actual opportunity for us to listen in to the intercommunication of two members of the divine trinity.