John 17:24-18:11 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - John 17:24

Heaven. Notice— I. HEAVEN AS A PLACE . 1. It is a place . 2. It is a place where Jesus is and the redeemed will be . "Where I am," etc. If so, we conclude: 3. It is a place the chief glory of which is Jesus . In itself, its occupations and surroundings, it must be specially glorious; but its chief glory is Christ. As the place where he is, it is most attractive even to those who know most about it. Few, if any, knew as much of its local glories as Paul;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 17:24

I will - This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer, and it was not the custom of the Saviour to use language of command when addressing God. It is often used to express strong and earnest desire, or a pressing and importunate wish, such as we are exceedingly anxious should not be denied, Mark 6:25; Mark 10:35; Matthew 12:38; Matthew 15:28.Where I am - In heaven. The Son of God was still in the bosom of the Father, John 1:18. See... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 17:24

John 17:24. Father, I will He asks as one having a right to be heard; and prays, not as a servant, but as a Son; that they also whom thou hast given me Not only my apostles and first disciples, but all my believing, loving, and obedient people; may be with me where I am Namely, in that heavenly world to which I am now removing. As if he had said, Since no improvements, either in holiness or comfort, can completely answer the purposes of my love and the promises of my grace to them;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 17:1-26

148. Jesus’ prayer (John 17:1-26)Having announced his victory over the world (see John 16:33), Jesus now offers a prayer that reflects the triumph of his completed work. He begins by speaking of his relationship with the Father. Jesus’ work was to reveal God to the world so that people might receive eternal life through him. He prays that by dying on the cross and successfully finishing his work, he will bring glory to his Father. At the same time, his death will bring glory to himself, for it... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 17:24

will . Greek. thelo. App-102 . Compare John 12:21 ; John 15:7 ; John 16:19 . behold . Greek. theoreo. App-133 . Compare John 2:23 , the foundation , &c. See App-146 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 17:24

Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.Where I am ... Prophetically, Jesus was already at home with the Father when this prayer was uttered. See under John 14:1-3 where the same thought prevails. "Before the foundation of the world ..." See under John 17:5 and John 1:1-11. The eternal existence of Christ, his deity, incarnation, and visit to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 17:24

John 17:24. Father, I will, &c.— See John 17:5. "Not only with respect to those apostles whom thou hast particularly given me, but also to those in every age and country, who shall sincerely and perseveringly believe in and obey me, my will is, that, after their work here is over, they may be with me in heaven, whither I am going, (John 17:11.) That they may behold thefull splendor of my glory, and be made happy with seeing me so, and enjoying me for ever. (1 John 3:2.) For thou lovedst me... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 17:24

24-26. Father, I will—The majesty of this style of speaking is quite transparent. No petty criticism will be allowed to fritter it away in any but superficial or perverted readers. be with me where I am—(See on John 17:1). that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me—(See on John 17:1- :). Christ regards it as glory enough for us to be admitted to see and gaze for ever upon His glory! This is "the beatific vision"; but it shall be no mere vision, for "we shall be like Him, because we... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 17:20-26

3. Jesus’ requests for future believers 17:20-26As Jesus thought about the disciples that would believe on Him through the witness of the Eleven, He requested two things for them from His Father: unity and glorification. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 17:24

Here Jesus’ request clearly included the Eleven with all the elect. He wanted them all to observe (Gr. theorosin) the glory that the Father would restore to the Son following His ascension (John 17:5; cf. 1 John 3:2). This appears to be a reference to Jesus’ essential preexistent glory. His humiliation in the Incarnation was only temporary. Glorification will begin for Christians initially at death or the Rapture, whichever comes first (cf. John 14:2-3; 2 Corinthians 5:6-8). Our glorification... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 17:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 17:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 17:24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 17:1-26

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 17:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 17:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 17:24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 17:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 17:20-26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 17:24

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