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John 17:1

King James Version (KJV)

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John 17:1

Verse 1 of 26

Scripture focus

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

John 17:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 17:1

Theological / Devotional

These words spake Jesus. [Jesus’ Intercessory Prayer, John 17:1-26.] This prayer concludes Jesus’ parting counsel begun in the upper room and continued on the way to Gethsemane. This prayer is the longest of the prayers of Jesus on record. Bengel says with regard to ch. 17 that of all chapters in Scripture it is the easiest in regard to words; the most profound in regard to ideas. The prayer naturally divides itself into three parts: (1) prayer for Himself (vs. 1-5); (2) prayer for the disciples (vs. 6-19); (3) prayer for all believers (vs. 20-26).

Lifted up his eyes. See on ch. 11:41.

Father. See on ch. 13:31; cf. ch. 12:16, 23.

Glorify. See on ch. 13:13; cf. ch. 12:16, 23. Jesus would be glorified by being lifted up, in a victorious death which was the necessary prelude to His glorious resurrection.

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