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A Divine Hand-off
As Jesus prepared to leave the world, he didn't abandon his followers. Commentators explain that this prayer is a formal 'hand-off,' where Jesus, their earthly protector, entrusts his disciples to the ultimate care of the 'Holy Father.' This provides immense comfort, showing that believers are never left unguarded; when Christ's physical presence left, the Father's direct protection was secured for them.
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:11
18th Century
Theologian
I am no more in the world. I have finished my work among men and am about to leave the world. See John 17:4.
These are in the w…
AT Robertson
On John 17:11
And these (κα ουτο or αυτο, they). Note adversative use of κα (= but these).
I come (ερεομα). Futuristic p…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:11
19th Century
Bishop
And now I am no more in the world. The immediate future is still regarded as present. These words have a special referenc…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
For they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but these are in…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:11
Jesus asks for the continuation of the Father’s protection of the disciples in the period of danger that lay ahead of them. The title “Holy Father”…
John Calvin
On John 17:11
16th Century
Theologian
And I am no longer in the world. He assigns another reason why he prays so earnestly for the disciples: namely, because they will very soo…
John Gill
On John 17:11
17th Century
Pastor
And now I am no more in the world
In the earth; which is no contradiction to his resurrection from the dead, and sta…
Matthew Henry
On John 17:11–16
17th Century
Minister
Christ does not pray that they might be rich and great in the world, but that they might be kept from sin, strengthened for their duty, and brought…