John 17:8
What is written? (ESV)
For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.
What does it say?
God gave words to Jesus who in turn gave them to his disciples. They received them, resulting in them knowing truly that Jesus came from the Father and believing “that you sent me.”
What is its immediate context?
Jesus’ prayer in his final hours on earth is sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly Prayer.” It is offered in the upper room on the night of His betrayal.
How John 17:8 is applied across Bible answers
Are Jesus’ words (red letter Bible) more important than other Scripture?
Jesus Himself acknowledges that the words He spoke were from God. He was, in a sense, the conduit and passed the words on to the apostles.
In His prayer to the Father, Jesus further states, “I have given them your word” (vs 14) and goes on to say that all future believers will believe "through their word”2.
What distinguishes a prophet of God?
Jesus spoke the words of God, given to him by God.
What is Scripture weighting?
The words that were spoken by Jesus and the disciples were all from God -- one source. They weren't their own.
What was Jesus’ mission on earth?
Jesus spoke the Father's words.
