John 17:24

Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)

أيها الآب، أريد لهؤلاء الذين وهبتهم لي أن يكونوا معي حيث أكون أنا، فيشاهدوا مجدي الذي أعطيتني، لأنك أحببتني قبل إنشاء العالم.

What Does This Mean?

Jesus is praying to God the Father and says he wants those who believe in him to be with him where he will go, so they can see his glory. Jesus also mentions that God loved him before anything was created.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, and your best friend is hiding somewhere special. They want all their friends who were looking for them to find the same spot too, where it's super fun and they can see something amazing that only they get to see because they loved each other before the game even started.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Gospel of John, written around 90-100 AD. The audience was primarily early Christians, both Jews and Gentiles, who were seeking deeper understanding of Jesus' teachings and identity as the Son of God in a predominantly Greco-Roman cultural setting.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can inspire us to seek close relationships with others who share our faith. For example, joining a Bible study group where you can grow spiritually together and experience the joy and beauty of God's presence, just as Jesus desires for his followers.

Topics

• love
• salvation
• glory
• prayer
• eternal life
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• Psalm 2:7
• Colossians 1:16-17
• Revelation 3:21
• Proverbs 8:22-31
• Hebrews 10:5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Jesus wanted his followers 'where he was' in John 17:24?

This refers to the heavenly realm where Jesus is present with God. He desires for believers to join him there, enjoying His presence and glory.

How can we experience Jesus' glory now if it's something we'll see later?

While full revelation of glory awaits in heaven, we can experience glimpses of Jesus’ glory through answered prayers, divine encounters, and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.

What does 'before the foundation of the world' imply about God's love?

This phrase emphasizes that God's love for Jesus is eternal and unconditional, existing even before creation began, highlighting its depth and permanence.

How can we ensure we are among those given to Jesus by the Father?

By accepting Jesus as our savior through faith in His sacrifice on the cross, we become part of God's family and recipients of this eternal relationship.