John 17:8
For I have given unto them the words (o. rhema) which you gave me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from you, and they have believed that you did send me.
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In Context
7Now they have known that all things whatsoever you have given me are of you.
9I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which you have given me; for they are yours.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you;
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
John 3:17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 6:68Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words (o. rhema) of eternal life.
John 12:49For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he 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 →