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Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory, which you have given me, for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
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Christ's Confident Will
When Jesus prays, "Father, I will," it's more than a simple request. Commentators note this expresses a deep desire that is in perfect unity with the Father's own will. Some scholars even describe it as a confident claim or a "last will and testament," guaranteeing that His followers will be with Him. This isn't arrogance, but the assurance of a Son who knows His Father perfectly and is praying for what has been eternally planned.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will. This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer…
I will (θελω). Perfect identity of his will with that of the Father in "this moment of spiritual exaltation" (Bernard), though in …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which you have given me: for you l…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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: …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord prayed for the perfect unity of his disciples; here he is asking for the vision of glory for them.