Joh 17:24 | RWP | e4.org | I will ( θελω ). Perfect identity of his will with that of the Father in "this moment of spiritual exaltation" (Bernard), though in Gethsemane Jesus distinguishes between his human will and that of the Father ( ). Where I am ( οπου ειμ εγω ). That is heaven, to be with Jesus ( ; ; ; ; .). That they may behold ( ινα θεωρωσιν ). Another purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of θεωρεω , "that they may keep on beholding," the endless joy of seeing Jesus "as he is" ( ) in heaven. Before the foundation of the world ( προ καταβολης κοσμου ). This same phrase in ; and six other times we have καταβολη κοσμου ( ; ; ; ; ; ). Here we find the same pre-incarnate consciousness of Christ seen in .

‏ John 17:24

I will ( θελω ). Perfect identity of his will with that of the Father in "this moment of spiritual exaltation" (Bernard), though in Gethsemane Jesus distinguishes between his human will and that of the Father (Mr 14:36).

Where I am ( οπου ειμ εγω ). That is heaven, to be with Jesus (12:26; 13:36; 14:3; Ro 8:17; 2Ti 2:11f.).

That they may behold ( ινα θεωρωσιν ). Another purpose clause with ινα and the present active subjunctive of θεωρεω, "that they may keep on beholding," the endless joy of seeing Jesus "as he is" (1Jo 3:2) in heaven.

Before the foundation of the world ( προ καταβολης κοσμου ). This same phrase in Eph 1:4; 1Pe 1:20 and six other times we have καταβολη κοσμου (Mt 25:34; Lu 11:50; Heb 4:3; 9:26; Re 13:8; 17:8). Here we find the same pre-incarnate consciousness of Christ seen in 17:5.