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Christ, the Perfect Guardian
Commentators emphasize that Jesus presents a perfect record to the Father. He uses two distinct words for protection: He 'kept' the disciples (preserving them in the truth) and 'guarded' them (like a sentinel protecting a flock from external attack). This demonstrates Christ's complete and active faithfulness in preserving those who belong to Him.
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:12
18th Century
Theologian
While I was with them in the world. While I was engaged with them among other people—surrounded by the people and the temptations of the w…
AT Robertson
On John 17:12
I kept (ετηρουν). Imperfect active of τηρεω, "I continued to keep."
I guarded (εφυλαξα). First aorist (con…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
While I was with them in the world.—Compare the opening words of John 17:11. During His presence with them, there was not this special nee…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:7–12
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:12
Jesus’ request for the protection of the disciples is occasioned by the prospect of his leaving the world. They will still remain in it, exposed to…
John Calvin
On John 17:12
16th Century
Theologian
While I was with them in the world. Christ says that he has kept them in the name of his Father; for he represents himself as only a serva…
John Gill
On John 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
While I was with them in the world
This does not imply that Christ was not in the world now, for he was; but signifi…
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…