John 17:8

For I have given them the words that you gave to me. And they have accepted these words, and they have truly understood that I went forth from you, and they have believed that you sent me.

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In The King James Version

For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

In Context

7Now they realize that all the things that you have given me are from you.

9I pray for them. I do not pray for the world, but for those whom you have given to me. For they are yours.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to understand words of prudence, and to accept the instruction of doctrine, justice and judgment, and equity,

Proverbs 2:1My son, if you would accept my words, and conceal my commandments within you,

Proverbs 8:10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.

John 3:17For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.

John 6:68Therefore, Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?”

John 12:49For I am not speaking from myself, but from the Father who sent me. He gave a commandment to me as to what I should say and how I should speak.

Matthew Henry on John 17:7-11

Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou… Read the whole commentary →

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