John 17:6 bbe — I have given knowledge of your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world: yours they were, and you gave them to…

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"I have given knowledge of your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world: yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your words."

— John 17:6, Bible in Basic English

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John 17 — Context

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And this is eternal life: to have knowledge of you, the only true God, and of him whom you have sent, even Jesus Christ.

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I have given you glory on the earth, having done all the work which you gave me to do.

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And now, Father, let me have glory with you, even that glory which I had with you before the world was.

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I have given knowledge of your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world: yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your words.

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Now it is clear to them that whatever you have given to me comes from you:

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Because I have given them the words which you gave to me; and they have taken them to heart, and have certain knowledge that I came from you, and they have faith that you sent me.

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My prayer is for them: my prayer is not for the world, but for those whom you have given to me, because they are yours

John 17:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 17:6 say?
John 17:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I have given knowledge of your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world: yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your words.”
Where is John 17:6 in the Bible?
John 17:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 17, verse 6.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 17:6.
What translation should I read John 17:6 in?
John 17:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 17:6?
John 17:6 reads (BBE): “I have given knowledge of your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world: yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your words.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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