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I will (thelō). 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 (Mar 14:36).
Where I am (hopou eimi egō). That is heaven, to be with Jesus (Joh 12:26; Joh 13:36; Joh 14:3; Rom 8:17; 2Ti 2:11.).
That they may behold (hina theōrōsin). Another purpose clause with hina and the present active subjunctive of theōreō, “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 katabolēs kosmou). This same phrase in Eph 1:4; 1Pe 1:20 and six other times we have katabolē kosmou (Mat 25:34; Luk 11:50; Heb 4:3; Heb 9:26; Rev 13:8; Rev 17:8). Here we find the same pre-incarnate consciousness of Christ seen in Joh 17:5.