I will (θελω). Perfect identity of his will with that of the Father in "this moment of spiritual exaltation" (Bernard), though in …

I will. This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer…

Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am.—Better, Father, I will that what You ha…

And that the world may know that you have sent me, and have loved them, as you have loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom you have give…

St. John Chrysostom: After He said that many would believe in Him through them and that they would receive great glory, He the…

The final aspect of eternal life relates to ultimate destiny. The final attainment is to be with Christ (cf. 14:3) and to observe his glory. The di…

Father, I will. To will stands for to desire; for it expresses not a command but a prayer. But it may be understood in two ways: …

Father, I will that they also whom you have given me
Not all the world, but a select number; not apostles only, nor …

Christ, as one with the Father, claimed on behalf of all who had been given to him and who would in due time believe on him, that they should be br…

1. Above, our Lord prayed for the perfect unity of his disciples; here he is asking for the vision of glory for them.

   1. He mentio…