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John 17:12 Cross-References

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While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

John 17:12 (KJV)

Commentary on John 17:12

Christ's Protective Ministry: This verse comes from Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (John 17), offered the night before His crucifixion. The phrase "while I was with them in the world" (hote ēmēn met' autōn en tō kosmō, ὅτε ἤμην μετ' αὐτῶν ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ) speaks of Jesus' earthly ministry drawing to a close. He reflects on His faithful preservation of the disciples the Father gave Him. "I kept them in thy name" (egō etēroun autous en tō onomati sou, ἐγὼ ἐτήρουν αὐτοὺς ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου) uses the imperfect tense, indicating continuous, ongoing protection throughout His ministry.The Preserving Power of...

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