And will make it known (κα γνωρισω). Future active of γνωριζω, the perpetual mission of Christ through the Spirit (16:12,25; [Refe…

Your name. See Barnes on John 17:6.

And will declare it. After my resurrection, and by the influence of the Holy Spirit ([…

And I have declared to them your name, and will declare it.—The Greek word here rendered “declared” is from the same root…

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 entire prayer is based on the righteousness of God (see comment on v.11), who will vindicate the Son by glorifying him. Jesus’ revelation of Go…

And I have declared to them your name, and will declare it. Christ fulfilled the office of Teacher, but, to make known the Father, he empl…

And I have declared to them your name
Christ was a very fit person to make this declaration, since he was with him f…

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…