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The words (ta rēmata). Plural, each word of God, as in Joh 3:34, and of Christ (Joh 5:47; Joh 6:63, Joh 6:68), while the singular (ton logon sou) in Joh 17:6, Joh 17:14 views God’s message as a whole.
Knew (egnōsan). Second aorist active indicative of ginōskō like elabon in contrast with egnōkan (perfect) in Joh 17:7. They definitely “received and recognized truly” (alēthōs). There was comfort to Christ in this fact.
They believed (episteusan). Another aorist parallel with elabon and egnōsan. The disciples believed in Christ’s mission from the Father (Joh 6:69; Mat 16:16). Note apesteilas here as in Joh 17:3. Christ is God’s
Apostle to man (Heb 3:1). This statement, like a solemn refrain (Thou didst send me), occurs five times in this prayer (Joh 17:8, Joh 17:18, Joh 17:21, Joh 17:23, Joh 17:25).