Cross-References — John 17

6 pairs

1. John 17:1→referencesJohn 12:23

   In John 17:1, Jesus speaks of the hour having come for Him to be glorified, which echoes John 12:23 where Jesus mentions the hour for the Son of Man to be glorified, indicating the impending crucifixion and resurrection.

   Thematic focusGlorification, Fulfillment of Mission.

   • #Glorification
   • #Mission
   • #Jesus

2. John 17:3→references1 John 5:20

   John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:20 reiterates this by stating that the Son of God has come to give us understanding to know Him who is true.

   Thematic focusEternal Life, Knowledge of God.

   • #EternalLife
   • #Knowledge
   • #God

3. John 17:11→referencesJohn 10:30

   In John 17:11, Jesus prays for His disciples to be one as He and the Father are one, reflecting the unity expressed in John 10:30 where Jesus states, 'I and the Father are one.'

   Thematic focusUnity, Divine Relationship.

   • #Unity
   • #DivineRelationship
   • #Trinity

4. John 17:17→referencesEphesians 5:26

   John 17:17 speaks of sanctification through the truth, which is God's word. Ephesians 5:26 also mentions sanctification through the washing of water by the word.

   Thematic focusSanctification, Word of God.

   • #Sanctification
   • #WordOfGod
   • #Truth

5. John 17:21→referencesEphesians 4:3-6

   John 17:21 emphasizes the unity of believers, praying that they may all be one. Ephesians 4:3-6 calls for maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, highlighting one body and one Spirit.

   Thematic focusUnity of Believers, Oneness in Christ.

   • #Unity
   • #Believers
   • #Oneness

6. John 17:24→referencesColossians 3:4

   John 17:24 expresses Jesus' desire for His followers to be with Him and see His glory. Colossians 3:4 speaks of believers appearing with Christ in glory when He is revealed.

   Thematic focusGlory, Presence with Christ.

   • #Glory
   • #Presence
   • #Christ

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