{The words} ( a r(886d)ata). Plural, each word of God, as in
3:34 , and of Christ ( 5:47 6:63,68 ), while the singular ( on
logon sou) in verses 6,14 views God's message as a whole.
{Knew} (egn(9373)an). Second aorist active indicative of gin(9373)k(935c)
like elabon in contrast with egn(936b)an (perfect) in verse 7 .
They definitely "received and recognized truly" (al(8874)h(9373)).
There was comfort to Christ in this fact. {They believed}
(episteusan). Another aorist parallel with elabon and
egn(9373)an. The disciples believed in Christ's mission from the
Father ( Joh 6:69 Mt 16:16 ). Note apesteilas here as in verse
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 (verses 8,18,21,23,25 ).
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