Hitherto

(εως αρτ). Up till now the disciples had not used Christ's name in prayer to the Father, but after the resurrection of Jesus they are to do so, a distinct plea for parity with the Father and for worship like the Father.May be fulfilled

(η πεπληρωμενη). Periphrastic perfect passive subjunctive of πληροω in a purpose clause with ινα. See John 15:11 for some verb (first aorist passive subjunctive with ινα) and 1 John 1:4 for same form as here, emphasizing the abiding permanence of the joy.

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Old Testament