Jesus concludes His prayer for the 11 disciples by asking the Father to consecrate those men so that they would grow in holiness and in devotion to the gospel mission.

In this chapter, John sees four dramatic scenes-declaring Christ as worthy of all worship because of His perfect redeeming work.-

In addition to praying that the 11 disciples would be protected from going astray theologically, from disunity, and from despair, Jesus also prayed for their protection from worldliness.

Observing the scene in heaven around God's throne, Christians learn how to worship on earth as in heaven-worshipping God the Creator.

Jesus prayed that the Father would protect the 11 faithful disciples in some important categories.

As Jesus begins His intercession for the 11 faithful disciples, He voices why it was a restricted prayer, a confident prayer, and a necessary prayer.

Christ calls the apostate church in Laodicea to repent of their self-righteousness.

Jesus prays for the 11 disciples because they were genuine believers. In His prayer for them, Jesus articulated the evidences of their genuine faith.

Christ commends the small and suffering Church in Philadelphia for its faith and obedience and encourages them with the promises of His coming.