John 17:24

“Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, etc.] Not all the world, but a select number; not apostles only, nor as such; nor believers, or as such, for as such they were not given to Christ; nor as considered in the effectual calling; but as the elect of God, and by that eternal act of his grace; when they were given to Christ as his children, as his spouse, as his church, as the sheep of his hand, as his portion, and to be preserved by him; which is known by their calling and conversion: the form in which these words are delivered, is not so much by way of entreaty, as demand; they are a declaration of Christ’s will, in which he insists on it as his right, upon the foot of his…”

“Father, I will--The majesty of this style of speaking is quite transparent. No petty criticism will be allowed to fritter it away in any but superficial or perverted readers. be with me where I am--(See on Joh 14:3). that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me--(See on Joh 17:5). Christ regards it as glory enough for us to be admitted to see and gaze for ever upon His glory! This is "the beatific vision"; but it shall be no mere vision, for "we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is" (Jo1 3:2).”

“I will - This expression, though it commonly denotes command, is here only expressive of desire. It is used in prayer, and it was not the custom of the Saviour to use language of command when addressing God. It is often used to express strong and earnest desire, or a pressing and importunate wish, such as we are exceedingly anxious should not be denied, Mark 6:25; Mark 10:35; Matthew 12:38; Matthew 15:28. Where I am - In heaven. The Son of God was still in the bosom of the Father, John 1:18. See the notes at John 7:34. Probably the expression here means where I shall be. My glory - My honor and dignity when exalted to the right hand of God. The word “behold” implies more than simply seeing;…”

“Here he returns to the apostles. I will - He asks, as having a right to be heard, and prays, not as a servant, but a Son: that they may behold my glory - Herein Is the happiness of heaven, Jo1 3:2. John 17:25”

“17:24 I want these . . . to be with me: Someday, Jesus’ followers will see Jesus’ true glory, the true love that has existed in heaven since the beginning of time (17:5). Jesus was returning to heaven, and he yearned to see his disciples there so that they might glimpse what no words on earth can describe.”

“I will: Joh 12:26, Joh 14:3; Mat 25:21, Mat 25:23, Mat 26:29; Luk 12:37, Luk 22:28-30, Luk 23:43; Co2 5:8; Phi 1:23; Th1 4:17; Rev 3:21, Rev 7:14-17 may: Gen 45:13; Co1 13:12; Co2 3:18, Co2 4:6; Jo1 3:2; Rev 21:22 for: Joh 17:5; Pro 8:21-31 John 17:25”