Click
here to show/hide instructions.
Instructions on how to use the page:
The commentary for the selected verse is is displayed below.
All commentary was produced against the King James, so the same verse from that translation may appear as well. Hovering your mouse over a commentary's scripture reference attempts to show those verses.
Use the browser's back button to return to the previous page.
Or you can also select a feature from the Just Verses menu appearing at the top of the page.
Selected Verse: John 17:13 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Joh 17:13 |
King James |
And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves--that is, Such a strain befits rather the upper sanctuary than the scene of conflict; but I speak so "in the world," that My joy, the joy I experience in knowing that such intercessions are to be made for them by their absent Lord, may be tasted by those who now hear them, and by all who shall hereafter read the record of them, |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| My joy fulfilled ... - See the notes at Joh 15:11. The expression "my joy here probably refers to the joy of the apostles respecting the Saviour - the joy which would result from his resurrection, ascension, and intercession in heaven. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
world
Greek, "kosmos", means "mankind".
(See Scofield) - (Mat 4:8). |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| In the world - That is, before I leave the world. My joy - The joy I feel at going to the Father. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| My joy fulfilled in themselves - See on Joh 15:11 (note). |
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.