keep. Greek. area, implying watching rather than guarding. See notes on John 17:12.
saying. word. Greek. logos. See note on Mark 9:32.
never see death. by no means (Greek. ou me. App-105) see (App-133) death for ever (Greek. eis ton aiona. App-151): i.e. eternal death, because he will have part in the "resurrection unto life" as declared by the Lord in John 11:25. See notes there.
see death. The expression Occurs only here in N.T.