“They will put you out of the synagogue.” Expulsion from Judaism is imminent at the time of the writing of this gospel. Chapter 17 contains Jesus’ high priestly prayer. Jesus prays first for himself in the face of death and prays for his disciples who will be left in the world after his ascension. He prays for the church universal that it may be indwelt by the Father and the Son and express their unity in love, thus fulfilling its mission of leading the world to believe.
“They will put you out of the synagogue.” Expulsion from Judaism is imminent at the time of the writing of this gospel. Chapter 17 contains Jesus’ high priestly prayer. Jesus prays first for himself in the face of death and prays for his disciples who will be left in the world after his ascension. He prays for the church universal that it may be indwelt by the Father and the Son and express their unity in love, thus fulfilling its mission of leading the world to believe.
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