Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Father, I will—The majesty of this style of speaking is quite transparent. No petty criticism will be allowed to fritter it away in any but superficial or perverted readers.
be with me where I am—(See on John 14:3).
that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me—(See on John 17:5). Christ regards it as glory enough for us to be admitted to see and gaze for ever upon His glory! This is "the beatific vision"; but it shall be no mere vision, for "we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is" (I John 3:2).
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