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John 17:18 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 17:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.”
John 17:18 (KJV)
Commentary on John 17:18
As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world (καθὼς ἐμὲ ἀπέστειλας εἰς τὸν κόσμον, κἀγὼ ἀπέστειλα αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸν κόσμον). Jesus uses apostellō (ἀποστέλλω)—to send as an authorized agent—the root of 'apostle.' This is missio Dei: the Father's sending of the Son becomes the paradigm for the Son's sending of His disciples.The parallel is stunning: Christ's incarnational mission ('into the world,' εἰς τὸν κόσμον) now extends through His church. Just as He came not to condemn but to save (3:17), believers are sent not as judges but as witnesses. The perfect tens...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 17:18
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“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“that they should know you”
“and you have entered into their labor.,I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.,,,,,,,,”
“and charged them”
“and you in me”
“according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.”
“and they received them”
“behold”
“Father”