20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
20 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,
20 "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word,
20 I'm praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me.
20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
20 "I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 17:20
Commentary on John 17:20-23
(Read John 17:20-23)
Our Lord especially prayed, that all believers might be as one body under one head, animated by one soul, by their union with Christ and the Father in him, through the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. The more they dispute about lesser things, the more they throw doubts upon Christianity. Let us endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, praying that all believers may be more and more united in one mind and one judgment. Thus shall we convince the world of the truth and excellence of our religion, and find more sweet communion with God and his saints.