John 17:25-26 O righteous Father, the world has not known you: but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me.… Our Lord first addresses God as "Father," then as "Holy Father," and lastly as "Righteous Father." Note that holiness and righteousness flow from the Fatherhood of God. Note also that the manifestation of the Divine fatherhood is consummated in the manifestation of the Divine righteousness. (W. H. Van Doren, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.WEB: Righteous Father, the world hasn't known you, but I knew you; and these knew that you sent me. |
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