the words Or, the sayings (see on John 5:47). This is not the plural of -word" (logos) in John 17:6; but the other noun (rhemata), the singular of which is not used by S. John. It means the separate utterances as distinct from the doctrine as a whole.

they have received … have known … have believed Better, they received … recognised … believed. See on John 17:4.

came out from Better, cameforth from(see on John 16:28). They recognised that His mission was Divine: they believed that He was sent as the Messiah. They had proofof the first point; the second was a matter of faith.

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