SEV Biblia, Chapter 17:18
Como tú me enviaste al mundo, también yo los he enviado al mundo.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 17:18
Verse 18. As thou hast sent me-so have I also sent them] The apostles had the same commission which Christ had, considered as man-they were endued with the same Spirit, so that they could not err, and their word was accompanied with the same success.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 18. As thou hast sent me into the world , etc.] Which does not suppose inequality of nature, nor change of place, nor any force upon him, nor disrespect unto him, or a state of separation from his Father; but that he was before he was sent; that he was a person, a divine distinct person from his Father; and designs the manifestation of him in human nature; and shows, that as Mediator, he had a divine warrant and authority, and was no impostor: what he was sent into the world to do, was in general the will of God; particularly to preach the Gospel, and chiefly and more especially to work out the salvation of his people: even so have I also sent them into the world ; to preach the Gospel likewise: he had already sent them forth on this errand, and in a little time they were to receive a new and enlarged commission for this service; which mission of them to such work, implies great honour put upon them, authority in them, and qualifications with them; and hence success attended them: the place into which they were sent is, “the world”; first the Jewish and then the Gentile world, and every part of it; out of which he would not have them taken; and where they were sure to meet with reproach and persecution; and where God’s elect lay, who were to be converted through their ministry; for the work they were sent thither for, was to open blind eyes, turn men from darkness to light, from the power of Satan unto God, that they might receive forgiveness of sin, and an inheritance among them that are sanctified: now though there is not an equality between the mission of Christ by his Father, and of the apostles by him, yet there is a likeness; there is an agreement in their original, both are divine and of authority; in the place they were sent, the world; and in their work to declare the mind and will of God: all which carries in it a strong argument with his Father to regard these persons; for inasmuch as they were in a world that hated them, they needed divine power and protection; and being in a wicked world they needed sanctification and preservation; and having such work to do, they therefore needed divine assistance, and fresh supplies of grace.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 17-19 - Christ next prayed for the disciples, that they might not only be kep from evil, but made good. It is the prayer of Jesus for all that ar his, that they may be made holy. Even disciples must pray for sanctifying grace. The means of giving this grace is, "through the truth, thy word is truth." Sanctify them, set them apart for thysel and thy service. Own them in the office; let thy hand go with them Jesus entirely devoted himself to his undertaking, and all the parts of it, especially the offering up himself without spot unto God, by the eternal Spirit. The real holiness of all true Christians is the frui of Christ's death, by which the gift of the Holy Ghost was purchased he gave himself for his church, to sanctify it. If our views have no this effect on us, they are not Divine truth, or we do not receive the by a living and a working faith, but as mere notions.
Greek Textus Receptus
καθως 2531 ADV εμε 1691 P-1AS απεστειλας 649 5656 V-AAI-2S εις 1519 PREP τον 3588 T-ASM κοσμον 2889 N-ASM καγω 2504 P-1NS-C απεστειλα 649 5656 V-AAI-1S αυτους 846 P-APM εις 1519 PREP τον 3588 T-ASM κοσμον 2889 N-ASM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
18. Sent (apesteilav - apesteila). On a mission. See on Matthew x. 16.Sanctify. See on ver. 17.
