John 17 - Introduction - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

XVII.

[(3) LOVE MANIFESTED IN HIS INTERCESSORY PRAYER (John 17:1-26). HE PRAYS —

(a)

For Himself; the glory of the Son (John 17:1-5);

(b)

For the disciples; their union with the Father and the Son (John 17:6-19);

(c)

For all believers; their union (John 17:20-21); their communion with the Godhead (John 17:22-24); which results from the revelation to them of the Father (John 17:25-26).]