John 17:7

Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.

Now {G3568} they have known {G1097} that {G3754} all things {G3956} whatsoever {G3745} thou hast given {G1325} me {G3427} are {G2076} of {G3844} thee {G4675}.

Now they know that everything you have given me is from you,

Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You.

Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee:

Commentary

John 17:7 is a pivotal statement within what is commonly known as Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, recorded in John chapter 17. In this intimate moment, just before His betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus addresses His Father, reflecting on His mission and the spiritual state of His disciples.

Context of John 17:7

This verse follows Jesus' declaration that He has glorified the Father on earth by finishing the work given to Him (John 17:4). He has also revealed the Father's name to the men whom the Father "gave" Him out of the world (John 17:6). Verse 7 serves as a crucial recognition of the disciples' spiritual progress: they have come to understand the divine source of Jesus' entire being and ministry.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Origin of Jesus' Ministry: The core message is that everything Jesus possessed, taught, and performed originated directly from God the Father. This underscores Jesus' unique relationship and unity with the Father, emphasizing His divine authority and truthfulness.
  • The Disciples' Experiential Knowledge: The phrase "Now they have known" signifies a profound, experiential understanding, not merely intellectual assent. The disciples, through their time with Jesus, witnessing His miracles, hearing His teachings, and observing His life, had come to grasp that He was truly from God. This knowledge is fundamental to faith and trust in Jesus.
  • Jesus as the Revelation of the Father: Jesus is the ultimate revelation of the Father. All that the Father "gave" to Jesus—His words, His power, His very nature—was perfectly transmitted through Him, allowing humanity to truly know God through the Son.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "known" in the KJV is ginosko (γινώσκω). This term implies a deep, personal, and relational knowledge, rather than just factual information. It suggests an understanding gained through experience and intimacy, which is precisely what the disciples had developed with Jesus. Their knowledge was not theoretical but grounded in their lived experience of Jesus' divine power and wisdom.

Practical Application and Significance

For believers today, John 17:7 offers profound assurance and a foundation for faith. If the disciples knew that all Jesus possessed and taught came directly from the Father, then His words are absolute truth and His authority is unquestionable. This verse calls us to:

  • Trust in Jesus' Words: Every teaching, command, and promise of Christ is divinely sourced and therefore completely trustworthy.
  • Deepen Our Knowledge of God: Just as the disciples came to know Jesus experientially, we are invited to cultivate a deeper, relational knowledge of God through Christ, which is the essence of eternal life.
  • Recognize Divine Authority: Understanding that Jesus' ministry is entirely "of the Father" strengthens our conviction in His unique role as Savior and Lord.
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Cross-References

  • John 7:16

    Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

  • John 7:17

    If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself.

  • John 16:15

    All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.

  • John 10:29

    My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand.

  • John 10:30

    I and [my] Father are one.

  • John 17:10

    And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

  • John 8:28

    Then said Jesus unto them, 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 my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
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