John 17:6

I have revealed you to those whom you gave me from the world; they were your own, and you gave them to me; and they have laid your message to heart.

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

5and now do you honour me, Father, at your own side, with the honour which I had at your side before the world began.

7They recognise now that everything that you gave me was from you;

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Cross References

Psalms 71:17You have taught me, O God, from my youth, and till now have I told of your wonders.

Matthew 11:25At that same time Jesus uttered the words, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, you have revealed them to the childlike!

Matthew Henry on John 17:2-6

Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father,… Read the whole commentary →

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