John 17:8

for the words which you have given me I have given to them; and they received them, and knew for sure that I came from you. They have believed that you sent me.

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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 have known that all things whatever you have given me are from you,

9I pray for them. I don’t pray for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,

Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

John 3:17For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

John 12:49For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me gave me a commandment, what I should say and what 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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