{I will} ( hel(935c)). 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} (hopou eimi
eg(935c)). That is heaven, to be with Jesus ( 12:26 13:36 14:3 Ro
8:17 2Ti 2:11f. ). {That they may behold} (hina the(9372)(9373)in).
Another purpose clause with hina and the present active
subjunctive of he(9372)e(935c), "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} (pro katabol(8873) kosmou).
This same phrase in Eph 1:4 1Pe 1:20 and six other times we
have katabol(8820)kosmou ( 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 .
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