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I manifested (ephanerōsa). First aorist active indicative of phaneroō (from phaneros, manifest). Another word for claiming successful accomplishment of his task as in Joh 17:4 with edoxasa and in Joh 17:26 with egnōrisa.
Whom (hous). Accusative case after edōkas, not attracted to case of antecedent (anthrōpois). Jesus regards the apostles as the Father’s gift to him. Recall the night of prayer before he chose them.
They have kept (tetērēkan). Perfect active indicative, late Koiné form for the third plural instead of the usual tetērēkasin. Jesus claims loyalty and fidelity in these men with the one exception of Judas (Joh 17:12). He does not claim perfection for them, but they have at least held on to the message of the Father in spite of doubt and wavering (Joh 6:67-71; Mat 16:15-20).