John 17:13

Authorized 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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

νῦν

G3568

now

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

πρὸς

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

σὲ

G4571

thee

ἔρχομαι

G2064

come I

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ταῦτα

G5023

these things

λαλῶ

G2980

I speak

to talk, i.e., utter words

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#10

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

κόσμῳ

G2889

the world

orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

#12

ἵνα

G2443

that

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#13

ἔχωσιν

G2192

they might have

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

#14

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

χαρὰν

G5479

joy

cheerfulness, i.e., calm delight

#16

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

ἐμὴν

G1699

#18

πεπληρωμένην

G4137

fulfilled

to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute

#19

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#20

αὐτοῖς

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about divine love?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the problem of evil and suffering in light of God's goodness, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 17 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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