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Contemporary English Version

John 17:24

Father, I want everyone you have given me to be with me, wherever I am. Then they will see the glory that you have given me, because you loved me before the world was created.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Earth;   God;   Heaven;   Jesus Continued;   Prayer;   Righteous;   Thompson Chain Reference - Ask;   Believers;   Blindness-Vision;   Christ;   Christ's;   Church;   Divinity;   Divinity-Humanity;   Eternal;   Family;   Future, the;   Glory;   Heavenly;   I Will's of Christ;   Importunity;   In Christ's Presence;   Joys, Family;   Prayer;   Pre-Existence of Christ;   Presence, in Christ's;   Secret Prayer;   United Prayer;   Unwise Prayers;   Vision;   Wicked, the;   The Topic Concordance - Belief;   Declaration;   Giving and Gifts;   Glory;   Jesus Christ;   Knowledge;   Love;   Manifestation;   Sending and Those Sent;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Excellency and Glory of Christ, the;   Prayer, Intercessory;   Reward of Saints, the;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Love;   Priest;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Jesus Christ;   Jesus Christ, Name and Titles of;   Mediator, Mediation;   Spirituality;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Commentary;   Covenant;   Intercession of Christ;   Pre-Existence of Jesus Christ;   Predestination;   Union to Christ;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Intercession of Christ;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Elect;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Children (Sons) of God;   Foundation;   John, the Gospel of;   World, the;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Children (Sons) of God;   Ephesians, Epistle to;   Ethics;   Hope;   Logos;   Love, Lover, Lovely, Beloved;   Prayer;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Announcements of Death;   Character;   Claims (of Christ);   Comfort (2);   Communion (2);   Complacency;   Creator (Christ as);   Dead, the ;   Election;   Father's House ;   Force;   Foundation of the World;   Glory (2);   Heaven;   Heaven ;   Humiliation of Christ;   Immanence ;   Immortality (2);   John, Gospel of (Ii. Contents);   Love (2);   Oneness;   Paraclete ;   Parousia;   Prayer (2);   Pre-Existence;   Redemption (2);   Seeing;   Son of God;   Trinity (2);   Union;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Glory;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Advocate;   Body;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Pre-Existence of Jesus Christ;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Jesus of Nazareth;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Abba;   Beholding;   Foundation;   Glory;   Immortal;   Love;   Person of Christ;   Salvation;   Trinity;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Preexistence;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for November 9;   Every Day Light - Devotion for October 10;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
"Father, I want these people you have given me to be with me in every place I am. I want them to see my glory—the glory you gave me because you loved me before the world was made.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Father I will that they which thou hast geven me be with me where I am that they maye se my glory which thou hast geven me. For thou lovedest me before the makynge of the worlde.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
International Standard Version
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am and to see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.John 4:5; 12:26; 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17;">[xr]
New American Standard Bible
"Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
New Century Version
"Father, I want these people that you gave me to be with me where I am. I want them to see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the world was made.
Update Bible Version
Father, [about] what you have given me, I desire that where I am those also may be with me, that they may see my glory, which you have given me: for you loved me before the foundation of the world.
Webster's Bible Translation
Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given to me be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given to me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
English Standard Version
Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
World English Bible
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.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Father, I will that these also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me; for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Weymouth's New Testament
"Father, those whom Thou hast given me--I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see the glory--my glory--my gift from Thee, which Thou hast given me because Thou didst love me before the creation of the world.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Fadir, thei whiche thou yauest to me, Y wole that where Y am, that thei be with me, that thei see my clerenesse, that thou hast youun to me; for thou louedist me bifor the makyng of the world.
English Revised Version
Father, that which thou hast given me, I will that, where I am, they also may be with me; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Amplified Bible
"Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given to Me [as Your gift to Me], may be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
American Standard Version
Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Bible in Basic English
Father, it is my desire that these whom you have given to me may be by my side where I am, so that they may see my glory which you have given to me, because you had love for me before the world came into being.
Complete Jewish Bible
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am; so that they may see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Darby Translation
Father, [as to] those whom thou hast given me, I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me, for thou lovedst me before [the] foundation of [the] world.
Etheridge Translation
Father, those whom thou hast given I will that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see that glory of mine, which thou hast given to me; for thou lovedst me before the foundations of the world.
Murdock Translation
Father, I desire that those whom thou hast given me, may also be with me where I am; that they may see that glory of mine which thou hast given me, as thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
King James Version (1611)
Father, I will that they also whom thou hast giuen me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast giuen mee: for thou louedst mee before the foundation of the world.
New Living Translation
Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!
New Life Bible
"Father, I want My followers You gave Me to be with Me where I am. Then they may see My shining-greatness which You gave Me because You loved Me before the world was made.
New Revised Standard
Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Father, I will that they which thou hast giuen me, be with me euen where I am, that they may beholde that my glorie, which thou hast giuen mee: for thou louedst me before the foundation of the world.
George Lamsa Translation
O Father, I wish that those whom you have given me, may also be with me where I am; so that they may see my glory which you have given me; for you have loved me before the foundation of the world.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Father! As touching that which thou hast given me, I desire - That, where, I, am, they also, may be, with me, that they may behold my own glory which thou hast given me, - because thou lovedst me, before the foundation of the world.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Father, I will that where I am, they also whom thou hast given me may be with me: that they may see my glory which thou hast given me, because thou hast loved me before the creation of the world.
Revised Standard Version
Father, I desire that they also, whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, to behold my glory which thou hast given me in thy love for me before the foundation of the world.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Father, I wyll that they which thou hast geuen me, be with me where I am, that they may see my glorie which thou hast geuen me. For thou louedst me, before the foundation of the world.
Good News Translation
"Father! You have given them to me, and I want them to be with me where I am, so that they may see my glory, the glory you gave me; for you loved me before the world was made.
Christian Standard Bible®
“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am,
King James Version
Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Lexham English Bible
"Father, those whom you have given to me—I want that those also may be with me where I am, in order that they may see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.
Literal Translation
Father, I desire that those whom You have given Me, that where I am, they may be with Me also, that they may behold My glory which You gave Me, because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Young's Literal Translation
`Father, those whom Thou hast given to me, I will that where I am they also may be with me, that they may behold my glory that Thou didst give to me, because Thou didst love me before the foundation of the world.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Father, I wil, that they whom thou hast geuen me, be with me where I am, yt they maye se my glory, which thou hast geue me: for thou hast loued me, or euer ye worlde was made.
Mace New Testament (1729)
father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am going; that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me: for thou didst love me before the foundation of the world; yet,
THE MESSAGE
Father, I want those you gave me To be with me, right where I am, So they can see my glory, the splendor you gave me, Having loved me Long before there ever was a world. Righteous Father, the world has never known you, But I have known you, and these disciples know That you sent me on this mission. I have made your very being known to them— Who you are and what you do— And continue to make it known, So that your love for me Might be in them Exactly as I am in them.
New English Translation
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
New King James Version
"Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Simplified Cowboy Version
"Dad, I want all those who ride for me to be where I am. Only when they are with me will they be able to see the glory you gave me. Only then can they see that you have loved me since before the world was made.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Legacy Standard Bible
Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Contextual Overview

24 Father, I want everyone you have given me to be with me, wherever I am. Then they will see the glory that you have given me, because you loved me before the world was created. 25 Good Father, the people of this world don't know you. But I know you, and my followers know that you sent me. 26 I told them what you are like, and I will tell them even more. Then the love that you have for me will become part of them, and I will be one with them.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

I will: John 12:26, John 14:3, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Matthew 26:29, Luke 12:37, Luke 22:28-30, Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Revelation 3:21, Revelation 7:14-17

may: Genesis 45:13, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 21:22

for: John 17:5, Proverbs 8:21-31

Reciprocal: Genesis 45:10 - be near Genesis 47:11 - Rameses 1 Chronicles 16:27 - Glory Psalms 15:1 - Lord Psalms 41:12 - settest Psalms 45:14 - She Psalms 73:24 - receive Psalms 101:6 - that they Psalms 140:13 - the upright Proverbs 8:23 - General Song of Solomon 6:2 - and to Song of Solomon 7:10 - his Isaiah 33:17 - eyes Isaiah 35:2 - they shall Isaiah 66:18 - and see Malachi 3:17 - they shall Matthew 13:35 - from Matthew 17:2 - his face Matthew 17:4 - it is Mark 10:40 - General Luke 9:32 - they saw Luke 10:21 - I thank John 6:37 - that John 7:34 - General John 8:58 - Before John 10:17 - General John 14:2 - I go John 16:26 - that John 17:2 - give John 17:6 - the men John 17:23 - and hast John 18:11 - my Romans 8:17 - heirs of Romans 8:30 - he justified Ephesians 1:4 - before Colossians 1:13 - his dear Son Colossians 3:4 - ye 2 Thessalonians 2:14 - to 2 Timothy 1:9 - before 2 Timothy 2:10 - obtain Titus 1:2 - before Hebrews 9:26 - the foundation Revelation 2:27 - even Revelation 17:8 - from Revelation 21:23 - for Revelation 22:3 - but Revelation 22:4 - they

Cross-References

Genesis 12:4
Abram was seventy-five years old when the Lord told him to leave the city of Haran. He obeyed and left with his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and slaves they had gotten while in Haran. When they came to the land of Canaan,
Genesis 17:1
Abram was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him again and said, "I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Genesis 17:19
But God answered: No! You and Sarah will have a son. His name will be Isaac, and I will make an everlasting promise to him and his descendants.
Genesis 17:20
I have heard what you asked me to do for Ishmael, and so I will also bless him with many descendants. He will be the father of twelve princes, and I will make his family a great nation.
Romans 4:11
Abraham let himself be circumcised to show that he had been accepted because of his faith even before he was circumcised. This makes Abraham the father of all who are acceptable to God because of their faith, even though they are not circumcised.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me,.... Not all the world, but a select number; not apostles only, nor as such; nor believers, or as such, for as such they were not given to Christ; nor as considered in the effectual calling; but as the elect of God, and by that eternal act of his grace; when they were given to Christ as his children, as his spouse, as his church, as the sheep of his hand, as his portion, and to be preserved by him; which is known by their calling and conversion: the form in which these words are delivered, is not so much by way of entreaty, as demand; they are a declaration of Christ's will, in which he insists on it as his right, upon the foot of his purchase, and those covenant transactions which passed between him and his Father, on the behalf of those that were given to him: that they

be with me where I am; not where he was then, unless it may be meant of him as the omnipresent God, and as such then in heaven; though he rather designs where he should be as man, after his resurrection, and where the souls of saints are after death; and where they will be, soul and body, when raised again; and which is desirable both to Christ, and to his people; this was the joy that was set before him, and what they comfort one another with, that they shall be for ever with him:

that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me; not the simple abstract glory of his deity; which, as it was not given to him, is not to be seen by them; but his glory as Mediator: this was seen, though imperfectly by some, in the days of his flesh; and in the glass of the Gospel, a believer now has some views of it, and by faith sees, knows, and is assured that Christ is glorified in heaven; but hereafter the saints in their own persons, and with their own eyes, shall see him as he is, and appear in glory with him; which sight of his glory will be near, and not at a distance, appropriating and assimilating, rejoicing, satisfying, and for ever:

for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world; this is mentioned both as a reason why such a glory was given him, because of his Father's early love to him as Mediator; and as an argument why he might expect to be heard and answered, because of the interest he had in his affections, which had been strongly towards him, even from everlasting; and because the persons he asks, or rather demands these things for, shared in the same ancient love.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I will - This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer, and it was not the custom of the Saviour to use language of command when addressing God. It is often used to express strong and earnest desire, or a pressing and importunate wish, such as we are exceedingly anxious should not be denied, Mark 6:25; Mark 10:35; Matthew 12:38; Matthew 15:28.

Where I am - In heaven. The Son of God was still in the bosom of the Father, John 1:18. See the notes at John 7:34. Probably the expression here means where I shall be.

My glory - My honor and dignity when exalted to the right hand of God. The word “behold” implies more than simply seeing; it means also to participate, to enjoy. See the John 3:3 note; Matthew 5:8 note.

Thou lovedst me ... - This is another of the numerous passages which prove that the Lord Jesus existed before the creation of the world. It is not possible to explain it on any other supposition.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 24. That they may behold my glory — That they may enjoy eternal felicity with me in thy kingdom. So the word is used, John 3:3; Matthew 5:8. The design of Christ is, that all who believe should love and obey, persevere unto the end, and be eternally united to himself, and the ever blessed God, in the kingdom of glory.


 
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