John 17:11

Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are.

From Background Notes [BN] for December 8^th & 9^th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

In John 17 we have Jesus’ longest prayer. Often called the “High Priestly Prayer,” Jesus reveals the most intimate moments between himself and the Father as he prays for:

 
1) himself (17:1-5)

2) the disciples (17:6-19);

3) future followers (17:20-26).

The word “Father,” spoken as a direct address to God, occurs some six times in this context.  [BN, 4]

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