Verse of the Day

Sunday, April 7, 2024

John 17:13 NIV

"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them."

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

English Standard Version

But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

The Message

Now I'm returning to you. I'm saying these things in the world's hearing So my people can experience My joy completed in them.

New King James Version

But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

New Living Translation

"And now I am coming to you. I have told them many things while I was with them so they would be filled with my joy."

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on John 17:11-16

(Read John 17:11-16)

Christ does not pray that they might be rich and great in the world, but that they might be kept from sin, strengthened for their duty, and brought safe to heaven. The prosperity of the soul is the best prosperity. He pleaded with his holy Father, that he would keep them by his power and for his glory, that they might be united in affection and labours, even according to the union of the Father and the Son. He did not pray that his disciples should be removed out of the world, that they might escape the rage of men, for they had a great work to do for the glory of God, and the benefit of mankind. But he prayed that the Father would keep them from the evil, from being corrupted by the world, the remains of sin in their hearts, and from the power and craft of Satan. So that they might pass through the world as through an enemy's country, as he had done. They are not left here to pursue the same objects as the men around them, but to glorify God, and to serve their generation. The Spirit of God in true Christians is opposed to the spirit of the world.


John 17:13 In-Context

11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power ofOr "Father, keep them faithful to"your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.

12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe byOr "kept them faithful to"that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.

14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.

15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Saturday, April 06

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

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Friday, April 05

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

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Thursday, April 04

Hebrews 11:11

By faith Abraham, even though he was past age -- and Sarah herself was barren -- was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.

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Wednesday, April 03

Luke 6:27-28

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

Read all of Luke 6 NIV

Tuesday, April 02

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

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Monday, April 01

Matthew 7:15

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."

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Sunday, March 31

Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

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