THE PRAYER ON CONSECRATION [ 17:1-26].

 THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS THE PRAYER WHICH JESUS OFFERS ON THE EVE OF HIS CRUCIFIXION IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DISCIPLES. IT IS  UTTERED EITHER IN THE UPPER ROOM OR IN THE COURTYARD BELOW, OR POSSIBLY IN THE TEMPLE COURTS.
 THE LEADING THOUGHTS OF THE PRAYER SPRING FROM THE TEACHING GIVEN IN CHAPTERS xiv-xvi;