John wrote his Gospel to inspire faith. John knew Jesus intimately, and John’s Gospel provides an intimate portrait of the Lord. John referred to himself as “the disciple Jesus loved.” His Gospel has become the “beloved Gospel” of the church. Here we meet Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman at the well, Lazarus, and doubting Thomas. John records for us many of Jesus’ most memorable sayings, longest …
1Estas cosas habló Jesús, y levantando los ojos al cielo, dijo: Padre, la hora ha llegado; glorifica a tu Hijo, para que también tu Hijo te glorifique a ti;
2como le has dado potestad sobre toda carne, para que dé vida eterna a todos los que le diste.
3Y esta es la vida eterna: que te conozcan a ti, el único Dios verdadero, y a Jesucristo, a quien has enviado.
4Yo te he glorificado en la tierra; he acabado la obra que me diste que hiciese.
5Ahora pues, Padre, glorifícame tú al lado tuyo, con aquella gloria que tuve contigo antes que el mundo fuese.
6He manifestado tu nombre a los hombres que del mundo me diste; tuyos eran, y me los diste, y han guardado tu palabra.
7Ahora han conocido que todas las cosas que me has dado, proceden de ti;
8porque las palabras que me diste, les he dado; y ellos las recibieron, y han conocido verdaderamente que salí de ti, y han creído que tú me enviaste.
9Yo ruego por ellos; no ruego por el mundo, sino por los que me diste; porque tuyos son,
10y todo lo mío es tuyo, y lo tuyo mío; y he sido glorificado en ellos.
11Y ya no estoy en el mundo; mas estos están en el mundo, y yo voy a ti. Padre santo, a los que me has dado, guárdalos en tu nombre, para que sean uno, así como nosotros.
12Cuando estaba con ellos en el mundo, yo los guardaba en tu nombre; a los que me diste, yo los guardé, y ninguno de ellos se perdió, sino el hijo de perdición, para que la Escritura se cumpliese.
13Pero ahora voy a ti; y hablo esto en el mundo, para que tengan mi gozo cumplido en sí mismos.
14Yo les he dado tu palabra; y el mundo los aborreció, porque no son del mundo, como tampoco yo soy del mundo.
15No ruego que los quites del mundo, sino que los guardes del mal.
16No son del mundo, como tampoco yo soy del mundo.
17Santifícalos en tu verdad; tu palabra es verdad.
18Como tú me enviaste al mundo, así yo los he enviado al mundo.
19Y por ellos yo me santifico a mí mismo, para que también ellos sean santificados en la verdad.
20Mas no ruego solamente por estos, sino también por los que han de creer en mí por la palabra de ellos,
21para que todos sean uno; como tú, oh Padre, en mí, y yo en ti, que también ellos sean uno en nosotros; para que el mundo crea que tú me enviaste.
22La gloria que me diste, yo les he dado, para que sean uno, así como nosotros somos uno.
23Yo en ellos, y tú en mí, para que sean perfectos en unidad, para que el mundo conozca que tú me enviaste, y que los has amado a ellos como también a mí me has amado.
24Padre, aquellos que me has dado, quiero que donde yo estoy, también ellos estén conmigo, para que vean mi gloria que me has dado; porque me has amado desde antes de la fundación del mundo.
25Padre justo, el mundo no te ha conocido, pero yo te he conocido, y estos han conocido que tú me enviaste.
26Y les he dado a conocer tu nombre, y lo daré a conocer aún, para que el amor con que me has amado, esté en ellos, y yo en ellos.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 17:1-26 This chapter records Jesus’ longest prayer, which is often called his “high priestly pray…
17:1-26 This chapter records Jesus’ longest prayer, which is often called his “high priestly prayer.” It provides an intimate glimpse into his heart. In this prayer, which closes the farewell that began at 13:31, Jesus expressed his own concerns to his Father (17:1-8) and then turned to concerns for the church and its future (17:9-26).
17:1 Jesus looked up to heaven, assuming the traditional Jewish posture for prayer (11:41; Ps 123:1). He probably also raised his hands (Exod 9:33; 17:11; Ps 28:2). Prayers like this were said aloud so that followers could hear (John 11:41-42; 12:27-30; also Matt 11:25-30; Luke 10:21-22). • Father was Jesus’ usual way to address God, which he did six times in this prayer (see also John 11:41; 12:27). This title—unusual in Judaism—reflected Jesus’ intimacy with God. • This hour included Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, torture, death, and resurrection (see study note on 12:23). • Glorify your Son: In the Gospel of John, the cross is a place of honor. Jesus’ oneness with the Father means that if the Son is glorified, the Father will also be glorified.
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Versículo 2
II. 17:2 All authority has been placed in Jesus’ hands (3:35); he can give eternal life as only God c…
17:2 All authority has been placed in Jesus’ hands (3:35); he can give eternal life as only God can (3:15; 5:21, 25-26).
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Versículo 3
III. 17:3 to know you: The Hebrew idea of knowing encompassed experience and intimacy, which for Chris…
17:3 to know you: The Hebrew idea of knowing encompassed experience and intimacy, which for Christians means love for God and obedience to him. • sent to earth: Jesus originated in heaven and was returning there (17:5), so he exercises divine authority as the agent of God.
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Versículo 4
IV. 17:4 Jesus’ miracles displayed God’s glory for the world to see (1:14). This task was finished; J…
17:4 Jesus’ miracles displayed God’s glory for the world to see (1:14). This task was finished; Jesus’ life and obedience had glorified God.
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Versículo 5
V. 17:5 Jesus prayed to return to the position he had with God before the world began (1:1).
17:5 Jesus prayed to return to the position he had with God before the world began (1:1).
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Versículo 6
VI. 17:6 This verse summarizes Christ’s mission. He revealed the true person of God to the world, gat…
17:6 This verse summarizes Christ’s mission. He revealed the true person of God to the world, gathered up God’s people into his flock, and instructed them in obedience. The result of this work is the church.
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 17:8 Jesus revealed himself widely to the world. Those who embraced his message became children o…
17:8 Jesus revealed himself widely to the world. Those who embraced his message became children of God (1:12; 11:52), and he revealed God’s word to them.
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 17:9-19 Jesus prayed for his disciples, who must carry on after his departure.
17:9-19 Jesus prayed for his disciples, who must carry on after his departure.
IX
Versículo 10
IX. 17:10 Just as the Son brings glory to the Father (17:1, 4-5), the disciples bring the Son glory (…
17:10 Just as the Son brings glory to the Father (17:1, 4-5), the disciples bring the Son glory (17:22). The love and obedience that brought glory to God in Jesus’ life become features of his disciples’ lives.
X
Versículo 11
X. 17:11 Jesus’ first concern for his disciples was that they . . . be united with an intimacy simil…
17:11 Jesus’ first concern for his disciples was that they . . . be united with an intimacy similar to the oneness shared by Jesus and the Father.
XI
Versículo 12
XI. 17:12-13 Until now, Jesus had guarded his followers. Now he was concerned for their strength and …
17:12-13 Until now, Jesus had guarded his followers. Now he was concerned for their strength and survival in his absence, because the world would be hostile toward them (15:18-27) and their mission of challenging the world by heralding the truth (16:8-11). After Jesus’ departure, the Spirit would protect them (15:26) and bring them joy.
XII
Versículo 14
XII. 17:14 God’s word, which Jesus had given his disciples, also provides a defense against the world.…
17:14 God’s word, which Jesus had given his disciples, also provides a defense against the world. The Spirit would preserve and recall God’s word in the church (14:26), equipping the church for its encounter with the world.
XIII
Versículo 16
XIII. 17:16-18 Being holy refers to purity gained by separation from the world, and living a life so al…
17:16-18 Being holy refers to purity gained by separation from the world, and living a life so aligned with God that it reflects his passions. Disciples are set apart by God, equipped by the Spirit, and readied by God’s word to enter the world without being victimized by its darkness.
XIV
Versículo 19
XIV. 17:19 I give myself as a holy sacrifice (literally I sanctify myself): Priests and prophets were …
17:19 I give myself as a holy sacrifice (literally I sanctify myself): Priests and prophets were similarly set apart for service to God (Lev 8:30; Jer 1:5). Jesus recommitted himself to his mission, acknowledging that he was set apart for the purpose of the cross. The disciples would benefit because his death would enable them to experience new holiness in a deep attachment to God.
XV
Versículo 20
XV. 17:20 Jesus was praying for other sheep who were not yet in his flock (10:16). These are the beli…
17:20 Jesus was praying for other sheep who were not yet in his flock (10:16). These are the believers through the centuries who have come to faith through the witness of Jesus’ disciples.
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Versículo 21
16. 17:21 For believers, becoming one with one another is an outgrowth of the union they enjoy with J…
17:21 For believers, becoming one with one another is an outgrowth of the union they enjoy with Jesus himself, a union modeled on the oneness of the Father and the Son. • may they be in us: Through the power of the Spirit, believers would experience a profound spiritual intimacy with the Father and the Son and be transformed (14:20, 23; 1 Jn 4:13). • Disciples of Jesus represent him, so their conduct and relationships with each other reflect the credibility of Christ in the world. When there is disunity, infighting, and intolerance, their testimony to the world is unconvincing. When people observe the community of believers, they know that it represents Jesus; a unified, loving community convinces the world to believe (John 13:35; 1 Jn 3:11).
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Versículo 22
17. 17:22 The community of believers should display the same glory that Jesus displayed from the Father.
17:22 The community of believers should display the same glory that Jesus displayed from the Father.
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Versículo 23
18. 17:23 that the world will know: If the church lives in the Spirit, reflects God’s glory and love,…
17:23 that the world will know: If the church lives in the Spirit, reflects God’s glory and love, and shows unity sustained by a shared knowledge of God, then its testimony will astonish the world.
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Versículo 24
19. 17:24 I want these . . . to be with me: Someday, Jesus’ followers will see Jesus’ true glory, the…
17:24 I want these . . . to be with me: Someday, Jesus’ followers will see Jesus’ true glory, the true love that has existed in heaven since the beginning of time (17:5). Jesus was returning to heaven, and he yearned to see his disciples there so that they might glimpse what no words on earth can describe.
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Versículo 26
20. 17:26 All who accept the Son and embrace the Father will experience the kind of love known only b…
17:26 All who accept the Son and embrace the Father will experience the kind of love known only between the Father and the Son. • I will be in them: Jesus loves his followers and wants to indwell them with glory and joy unmatched by anything in the world.
Nuevo Testamento
John — Capítulo 17
John wrote his Gospel to inspire faith. John knew Jesus intimately, and John’s Gospel provides an intimate portrait of the Lord. John referred to himself as “the disciple Jesus loved.” His Gospel has become the “beloved Gospel” of the church. Here we meet Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman at the well, Lazarus, and doubting Thomas. John records for us many of Jesus’ most memorable sayings, longest …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Estas cosas habló Jesús, y levantando los ojos al cielo, dijo: Padre, la hora ha llegado; glorifica a tu Hijo, para que también tu Hijo te glorifique a ti;
2como le has dado potestad sobre toda carne, para que dé vida eterna a todos los que le diste.
3Y esta es la vida eterna: que te conozcan a ti, el único Dios verdadero, y a Jesucristo, a quien has enviado.
4Yo te he glorificado en la tierra; he acabado la obra que me diste que hiciese.
5Ahora pues, Padre, glorifícame tú al lado tuyo, con aquella gloria que tuve contigo antes que el mundo fuese.
6He manifestado tu nombre a los hombres que del mundo me diste; tuyos eran, y me los diste, y han guardado tu palabra.
7Ahora han conocido que todas las cosas que me has dado, proceden de ti;
8porque las palabras que me diste, les he dado; y ellos las recibieron, y han conocido verdaderamente que salí de ti, y han creído que tú me enviaste.
9Yo ruego por ellos; no ruego por el mundo, sino por los que me diste; porque tuyos son,
10y todo lo mío es tuyo, y lo tuyo mío; y he sido glorificado en ellos.
11Y ya no estoy en el mundo; mas estos están en el mundo, y yo voy a ti. Padre santo, a los que me has dado, guárdalos en tu nombre, para que sean uno, así como nosotros.
12Cuando estaba con ellos en el mundo, yo los guardaba en tu nombre; a los que me diste, yo los guardé, y ninguno de ellos se perdió, sino el hijo de perdición, para que la Escritura se cumpliese.
13Pero ahora voy a ti; y hablo esto en el mundo, para que tengan mi gozo cumplido en sí mismos.
14Yo les he dado tu palabra; y el mundo los aborreció, porque no son del mundo, como tampoco yo soy del mundo.
15No ruego que los quites del mundo, sino que los guardes del mal.
16No son del mundo, como tampoco yo soy del mundo.
17Santifícalos en tu verdad; tu palabra es verdad.
18Como tú me enviaste al mundo, así yo los he enviado al mundo.
19Y por ellos yo me santifico a mí mismo, para que también ellos sean santificados en la verdad.
20Mas no ruego solamente por estos, sino también por los que han de creer en mí por la palabra de ellos,
21para que todos sean uno; como tú, oh Padre, en mí, y yo en ti, que también ellos sean uno en nosotros; para que el mundo crea que tú me enviaste.
22La gloria que me diste, yo les he dado, para que sean uno, así como nosotros somos uno.
23Yo en ellos, y tú en mí, para que sean perfectos en unidad, para que el mundo conozca que tú me enviaste, y que los has amado a ellos como también a mí me has amado.
24Padre, aquellos que me has dado, quiero que donde yo estoy, también ellos estén conmigo, para que vean mi gloria que me has dado; porque me has amado desde antes de la fundación del mundo.
25Padre justo, el mundo no te ha conocido, pero yo te he conocido, y estos han conocido que tú me enviaste.
26Y les he dado a conocer tu nombre, y lo daré a conocer aún, para que el amor con que me has amado, esté en ellos, y yo en ellos.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 17:1-26 This chapter records Jesus’ longest prayer, which is often called his “high priestly pray…
Versículo 2
II. 17:2 All authority has been placed in Jesus’ hands (3:35); he can give eternal life as only God c…
Versículo 3
III. 17:3 to know you: The Hebrew idea of knowing encompassed experience and intimacy, which for Chris…
Versículo 4
IV. 17:4 Jesus’ miracles displayed God’s glory for the world to see (1:14). This task was finished; J…
Versículo 5
V. 17:5 Jesus prayed to return to the position he had with God before the world began (1:1).
Versículo 6
VI. 17:6 This verse summarizes Christ’s mission. He revealed the true person of God to the world, gat…
Versículo 8
VII. 17:8 Jesus revealed himself widely to the world. Those who embraced his message became children o…
Versículo 9
VIII. 17:9-19 Jesus prayed for his disciples, who must carry on after his departure.
Versículo 10
IX. 17:10 Just as the Son brings glory to the Father (17:1, 4-5), the disciples bring the Son glory (…
Versículo 11
X. 17:11 Jesus’ first concern for his disciples was that they . . . be united with an intimacy simil…
Versículo 12
XI. 17:12-13 Until now, Jesus had guarded his followers. Now he was concerned for their strength and …
Versículo 14
XII. 17:14 God’s word, which Jesus had given his disciples, also provides a defense against the world.…
Versículo 16
XIII. 17:16-18 Being holy refers to purity gained by separation from the world, and living a life so al…
Versículo 19
XIV. 17:19 I give myself as a holy sacrifice (literally I sanctify myself): Priests and prophets were …
Versículo 20
XV. 17:20 Jesus was praying for other sheep who were not yet in his flock (10:16). These are the beli…
Versículo 21
16. 17:21 For believers, becoming one with one another is an outgrowth of the union they enjoy with J…
Versículo 22
17. 17:22 The community of believers should display the same glory that Jesus displayed from the Father.
Versículo 23
18. 17:23 that the world will know: If the church lives in the Spirit, reflects God’s glory and love,…
Versículo 24
19. 17:24 I want these . . . to be with me: Someday, Jesus’ followers will see Jesus’ true glory, the…
Versículo 26
20. 17:26 All who accept the Son and embrace the Father will experience the kind of love known only b…