What is John 17 about?

John chapter 17 contains Scripture that reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people.

How many verses are in John 17?

John chapter 17 contains verses that offer wisdom and guidance for daily living and spiritual growth.

How can I apply John 17 to my life?

Read John 17 slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you. Consider how the themes relate to your current circumstances and journal about what God is teaching you.

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John 17 Summary: Meaning, Themes & Reflection

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1. When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. 2. For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. 3. Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. 4. I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. 5. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. 6. I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. 7. Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You. 8. For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. 9. I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours. 10. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified. 11. I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one. 12. While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. 13. But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them. 14. I have given them Your word and the world has hated them; for they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. 16. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18. As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world. 19. For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth. 20. I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, 21. that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22. I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— 23. I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. 24. Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. 25. Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me. 26. And I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.”

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Key Themes and Application

Background

This chapter of Scripture reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people. The 26 Bible verses in this passage offer wisdom that applies to our daily lives.

Main Message

This passage contains timeless wisdom that speaks to believers across generations.

Life Application

Read these verses slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you
Consider how this passage applies to your current circumstances
Journal about what God is teaching you through this Scripture
Share these insights with friends or in a small group setting

Reflection Questions

What stands out to you most in these 26 Bible verses?
How does this passage challenge or encourage you today?
What is God inviting you to do or believe through this Scripture?
Who in your life needs to hear the message of these verses?

About These 26 Bible Verses

Reading the Bible is more than just checking off a task on your list. When you open these 26 Bible verses from John, you are entering into a conversation with God that has spanned thousands of years.

This chapter of Scripture invites you to slow down and listen. The words on these pages have comforted, challenged, and guided countless believers throughout history. As you read this passage, remember that God speaks through His Word to meet you right where you are.

Many people find it helpful to read these verses multiple times. First, read to understand the overall message. Then read again to notice specific words or phrases that stand out. Finally, read once more asking God to show you how this Scripture applies to your life today.

Why Study This Passage?

For Personal Growth

These 26 Bible verses offer wisdom for your journey. As you meditate on this passage, God uses His Word to shape your character, deepen your faith, and guide your decisions.

For Group Study

This chapter provides rich material for discussion. Reading these Bible verses with others allows you to gain new perspectives and encourage one another in faith.

For Teaching and Preaching

Pastors and teachers find in this passage timeless truths to share. The themes in these verses speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.

For Prayer and Worship

Let these words become your prayer. As you read, turn the verses into conversations with God, thanking Him for His promises and seeking His guidance.

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