Farewell Discourse

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The Farewell Discourse is a series of final teachings and prayers attributed to Jesus, delivered to his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion, emphasizing love, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and unity with God.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Biblical discourse
Christian theological text
Jesus tradition
New Testament passage
associatedWithDoctrine Trinitarian theology
ecclesiology
pneumatology
canonicalStatus canonical scripture in most Christian traditions
centralFigure Jesus
linked to: Jesus Christ
chronologicalContext before the arrest of Jesus
before the crucifixion of Jesus
containsPrayer High Priestly Prayer
linked to: Farewell Discourse
containsTeachingOn Jesus’ return to the Father
abiding in Christ
answered prayer in Jesus’ name
the Holy Spirit
linked to: God the Holy Spirit

the Paraclete
the new commandment of love
the vine and branches metaphor
the world’s hatred of disciples
emphasizes Jesus’ departure and return
bearing fruit
indwelling of the Holy Spirit
keeping Jesus’ commandments
love among disciples
unity of believers with the Father and the Son
genre discourse
prayer
hasPart John 13
John 14
John 15
John 16
linked to: Gospel of John

John 17
languageOfComposition Koine Greek
locatedInText Gospel of John
narrativeSetting Last Supper context
primaryAudience the disciples of Jesus
religiousTradition Christianity
scripturalBook New Testament
theme glorification of the Son and the Father
joy
love
mutual indwelling of Father, Son, and believers
obedience to Jesus’ commandments
peace
persecution of disciples
prayer for unity of believers
the coming of the Holy Spirit
unity with God

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Gospel of John contains Farewell Discourse
Gospel of John contains High Priestly Prayer
linked to: Farewell Discourse
Way, the Truth, and the Life scripturalContext Jesus’ farewell discourse
linked to: Farewell Discourse
Farewell Discourse containsPrayer High Priestly Prayer
linked to: Farewell Discourse
Book of Glory contains Farewell Discourses
linked to: Farewell Discourse
Book of Glory contains High Priestly Prayer
linked to: Farewell Discourse
Whitsunday hasScripturalBasis John 14–16 (Paraclete promises)
linked to: Farewell Discourse
John 15 literaryContext Farewell Discourse of Jesus
linked to: Farewell Discourse