As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. John 17:18 NABRE Jesus is praying for His disciples to the Father. Jesus’ prayer focuses on the disciples but He also includes those who come to believe in Him because of the disciples. He also calls…
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Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17 NABRE Jesus has been teaching His disciples, speaking to them through a long discourse, sometimes referred to as His final discourse. Nearing the end of this teaching Jesus lifts His eyes to heaven and prays on behalf of His…
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I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. John 17:14 NABRE Jesus praying to God is looking out for His disciples. He notes how they have been told about God their Father…
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Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17 NABRE . Jesus is asking God to consecrate His disciples. Consecration is the language of setting things and people apart, making them holy and sacred, dedicating them to a special service for the Lord. Jesus Himself was consecrated,…
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