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John 17:1-2 to Isaiah 42:8

NT Text: John 17:1-2

OT Source(s):

  • Isaiah 42:8 (God will not give his glory to another)
  • Isaiah 9:6-7 (authority granted to Messiah)
  • Matthew 11:27; 28:18; Wisdom 10:2 (granted authority)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment + Longitudinal Theme

Anchor Text: Isa 42:1-9 — Behold My Servant

Significance: Jesus' petition implies deity claim—OT affirms God won't give glory to another (Isaiah 42:8; 48:11). God's granting authority to Jesus marks inbreaking of new era (cf. Isaiah 9:6-7; Daniel 7:13-14; also Matthew 11:27; 28:18; Wisdom 10:2).