John 17:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

Complete Jewish Bible:

The glory which you have given to me, I have given to them; so that they may be one, just as we are one —

Berean Standard Bible:

I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one—

American Standard Version:

And the glory which thou hast given me I have given unto them; that they may be one, even as we are one;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} the glory^{G1391} which^{G3739} thou gavest^{G1325} me^{G3427} I^{G1473} have given^{G1325} them^{G846}; that^{G2443} they may be^{G5600} one^{G1520}, even as^{G2531} we^{G2249} are^{G2070} one^{G1520}:

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Commentary for John 17:22

John 17:22 is part of the Gospel of John, specifically within the section known as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, which takes place just before his arrest and crucifixion. In this prayer, Jesus is interceding for his disciples and for all future believers. The historical context is the final night before Jesus' passion, as he prepares to face the events that will lead to his death and resurrection.

The verse speaks to the theme of unity among believers, a unity that reflects the oneness between Jesus and God the Father. The "glory" that Jesus refers to is the revelation of his divine nature and the salvific work he has accomplished. By sharing this glory with his followers, Jesus intimates that he has revealed to them the truth about God and has given them a participation in his divine life through his teachings, miracles, and impending sacrifice.

This participation in glory is not just for the original disciples but for all who will come to believe through their message. The purpose of this shared glory is to foster a deep unity among Jesus' followers, a unity that mirrors the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son. This unity is both a sign to the world of the truth of the Gospel and a source of strength and witness for the church.

In essence, John 17:22 emphasizes the desire of Jesus for a united community of believers, bound together by the truth and love of God, and reflecting that unity to the world as a testament to the reality of Christ's mission and the truth of his message.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1391
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δόξα
   Transliteration: dóxa
   Pronunciation: dox'-ah
   Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1325
   There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίδωμι
   Transliteration: dídōmi
   Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3427
   There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοί
   Transliteration: moí
   Pronunciation: moy
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1473
   There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐγώ
   Transliteration: egṓ
   Pronunciation: eg-o'
   Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
   
7. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5600
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὦ
   Transliteration: ō
   Pronunciation: ay
   Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2249
    There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμεῖς
    Transliteration: hēmeîs
    Pronunciation: hay-mice'
    Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves).
    
13. Strong's Number: G2070
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσμέν
    Transliteration: esmén
    Pronunciation: es-men'
    Description: first person plural indicative of εἰμί; we are:--are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.