The structure of John 17
Loading...
Date
Authors
Wong, Corinne Hong Sling
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria
Abstract
This article proposes a structure for John 17. In paragraph A (1-5), Jesus prays for the glorification/revelation of the Father and the Son, so that Jesus' followers may have eternal life. This objective is achieved in Paragraph B (6-10) through the giving of God's words, resulting in the manifestation of Jesus' glory in them. Paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 contain three petitions: "Keep them in your name" (11-13), "keep them from the evil one" (14-16), and "sanctify them in the truth" (17-19). The goal of these petitions is that they may be one with God, as the Father and the Son are one (11e, 21a). This request for oneness is repeated in Paragraph 6 (20-23), but here the petition is for all believers. Jesus' revelation of the Father's name has brought about oneness, since God's love and Jesus himself have come to dwell in believers (Paragraph 7 [24-26]).
Description
Keywords
John 17
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Wong, CH 2006, 'The structure of John 17', Verbum et Ecclesia, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 374-392. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_verbum.html]