Sent I them (απεστειλα αυτους). The very verb (αποστελλω) used of the original commi ion of these men and the special commi ion ([…

As you have sent me into the world.—Better, As You sent Me. The tense points out the definite moment of His mi i…

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent…

St. John Chrysostom: Again, our Lord gives a reason why the disciples are worthy of obtaining such favor from the Father: …

“Sent” (GK 690, related to the word “apostle”) implies equipment for a definite mission. Jesus unites the disciples with himself in the work he beg…

As thou hast sent me into the world. He confirms his prayer by another argument; namely, because the calling of Christ and of the apostles…

As thou hast sent me into the world
Which does not suppose inequality of nature, nor change of place, nor any force …

Christ next prayed for the disciples, that they might not only be kept from evil, but be made good. It is the prayer of Jesus for all who are his, …

Previously, our Lord prayed for the protection of his disciples; here he prays for their sanctification.