John 17:23

"The glory which you have given me, I have given to them, that they may be one, even as we are one,"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights Jesus' desire for unity among his disciples and by extension all believers. By sharing the same glory he received from the Father, Jesus seeks to forge a bond of oneness that mirrors the intimate relationship between himself and the Father, emphasizing the importance of fellowship and harmony in their shared mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 23. May be made perfect in one. That their union may be complete. That there may be no jars, discords, or contentions. A machine is perfect or complete when it has all its parts and is in good order--when there is no portion of it wanting. So the union of Christians, for which the Saviour prayed, would be complete or perfect if there were no controversies, no envyings, no contentions, and no heart-burnings and jealousies. It is worthy of remark here how entirely the union of his people occupied the mind of Jesus as he drew near to death. He saw the danger of strifes and contentions in the church. He knew the imperfections of even the best of men.

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