I pray (εγω ερωτω). Request, not question, as in 16:23.

Not for the world (ου περ του κοσμου). Now at 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.…

I pray for them: I pray not for the world.—Better, I am praying for them: I am not praying for the world. Both p…

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…

At this point, Jesus’ intercession is confined to the Eleven who are present with him. He reminds the Father that these men are under his special c…

I pray for them. Until now, Christ has brought forward what might secure favor for the disciples with the Father. He now forms the prayer …

I pray for them
This is to be understood of Christ, not as God; for as such he is the object of prayer; nor need he …

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…