Are (εστιν). Singular number in the Greek (is), not the plural εισιν (are), emphasizing the unity of the whole as in 16:15. "This …

I pray for them. In view of their dangers and trials, he sought the protection and ble ing of God on them. His prayer was always answered.…

And all mine are thine, and thine are mine.—Better, And all My things are Yours, and Your things are Mine. The A…

Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and t…

St. John Chrysostom: Since the disciples were still sad despite all our Lord’s consolations, from now on He addresses the Fath…

This verse assumes Jesus’ equality with the Father. Each has full title to the possessions of the other; they share the same interests and responsi…

And all things that are mine are thine. The object of the former clause is to show that the Father will assuredly listen to him. “I do not…

And all mine are thine, and thine are mine
Christ is speaking not of things but of persons; otherwise all the perfec…

Christ prays for those who are His. You gave them to Me, as sheep to the shepherd, to be kept; as a patient to the physician, to be cured; as child…

1. Above, our Lord prayed for Himself; here He prays for the company of His apostles.

   First, He states His reasons for praying. Secon…