John 17:4
I glorified thee on the earth. I finished the work which thou have given me that I should do.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
In Context
Cross References
John 4:34Jesus says to them, My food is that I do the will of him who sent me, and may finish his work.
John 9:3Jesus answered, Neither this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God might be manifested in him.
John 13:31When he went out, Jesus says, Now the Son of man is glorified, and God is glorified in him.
John 14:13And anything whatever ye may ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:10If ye keep my commandments, ye will dwell in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments, and dwell in his love.
Acts 20:24But I make nothing of the matter, nor do I hold my life precious to myself, so as to fully complete my course with joy, and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly testify the good-news of the grace of God.
Matthew Henry on John 17:2-6
Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father,… Read the whole commentary →