John 17:7
What does John 17:7 mean?
A plain-English look at John 17:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 17:7 means
Jesus states that His disciples now understand a fundamental truth: everything He has received from the Father, and subsequently taught to them, originates directly from God. This is not merely intellectual assent but a profound spiritual discernment. They have come to recognize Jesus' words and works as having divine authority and source, confirming their faith in Him as the Father's appointed messenger and Son. This realization is a key part of their spiritual growth and understanding.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now it is clear to them that whatever you have given to me comes from you:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862now they have known that all things, as many as Thou hast given to me, are from Thee,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now they have known that all things which thou hast given me are from thee:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Now they have known that all things that thou hast given me are of thee;
Context
This verse builds upon the previous one, showing the positive outcome of Jesus having manifested the Father's name to His disciples. It details their growing spiritual comprehension and faith. This understanding is essential for their future ministry and forms a crucial element of the basis upon which Jesus will continue to pray for their protection and sanctification in the subsequent verses.
v.6I manifested thy name unto the men whom thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them to me; and they have kept thy word.
v.7This passage
v.8for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 12:49
For I spake not from myself; but the Father that sent me, he hath given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
- John 8:28
Jesus therefore said, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as the Father taught me, I speak these things.
- John 17:10
and all things that are mine are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.
- John 14:7
If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
- John 7:16
Jesus therefore answered them, and said, My teaching is not mine, but his that sent me.
- John 14:20
In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
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