John 6:39
And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θέλημα
will
G2307
θέλημα
will
Strong's:
G2307
Word #:
5 of 25
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e., (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πέμψαντός
hath sent
G3992
πέμψαντός
hath sent
Strong's:
G3992
Word #:
7 of 25
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
πατρός,
the Father's
G3962
πατρός,
the Father's
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
9 of 25
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
ὃ
which
G3739
ὃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
12 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
δέδωκέν
he hath given
G1325
δέδωκέν
he hath given
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
13 of 25
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
μὴ
nothing
G3361
μὴ
nothing
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
15 of 25
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἀπολέσω
I should lose
G622
ἀπολέσω
I should lose
Strong's:
G622
Word #:
16 of 25
to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
ἐξ
G1537
ἐξ
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
17 of 25
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
αὐτὸ
it
G846
αὐτὸ
it
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
18 of 25
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
ἀλλὰ
but
G235
ἀλλὰ
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
19 of 25
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ἀναστήσω
should raise
G450
ἀναστήσω
should raise
Strong's:
G450
Word #:
20 of 25
to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
αὐτὸ
it
G846
αὐτὸ
it
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 25
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
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
John 17:12While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.John 6:40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.John 6:54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.John 18:9That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.John 6:44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.John 6:37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.Jude 1:1Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.Matthew 18:14Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Historical Context
This verse is foundational for the doctrine of perseverance. Those given by the Father to the Son will be kept by the Son for resurrection. The security isn't in the sheep's grip but the Shepherd's. John 10:28-29 develops this theme further.
Questions for Reflection
- How does divine giving and Christ's preserving ground Christian assurance?
- What comfort does 'lose nothing' provide for believers facing trials?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.' The Father's will is the Son's preserving of all given to Him. 'Lose nothing' is emphatic—complete preservation. Jesus guarantees resurrection for all the Father entrusts to Him. Divine election ('given me') meets human security ('lose nothing'). This grounds assurance in Christ's keeping power, not human faithfulness.