John 17:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

now... no more. no longer. Greek. ouketi.

to. unto. Greek. pros. App-104.

Holy Father. When speaking of Himself, the Lord says, "Father", verses: John 1:5; John 1:21; John 1:24. when speaking of His disciples, "Holy Father"; when speaking of the world, "Righteous Father", John 17:25. The holiness of God has separated the disciples from the world. Compare 1 John 2:15; 1 John 2:16.

through. in. Greek. en, as in John 17:12.

whom. All the texts read "which", referring to "name": i.e. "Keep them through Thy name which Thou hast given Me. "Compare Exodus 23:21.Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 1:2; Philippians 1:9; Philippians 1:10; Revelation 19:12.

one. Greek. en. Neut. as in John 10:30. This request is made five times (App-6) in this chapter: here, verses: John 21:21; John 21:22; John 21:23.

John 17:11

11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.