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What does John 17:24 teach about the relationship between God's love and Jesus' prayer?

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John 17:24 reveals that Jesus' prayer for His followers is grounded in God's love for the Son before the foundation of the world.

In John 17:24, Jesus explicitly connects His plea to the Father with the love the Father has for Him, stating, 'For thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.' This highlights the foundation of His desire for His followers to be with Him and behold His glory. The profound implication here is that Jesus does not plead for His disciples based on their merit but based on the perfect love shared between the Father and the Son. This eternal love serves as the impetus for the divine plan of redemption and positions believers to receive grace and favor from God, emphasizing that their acceptance is rooted not in their works but in Christ's righteousness and the Father's love for the Son.
Scripture References: John 17:24, Ephesians 1:4-5

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