John 17:4
I have given you glory on the earth, having done all the work which you gave me to do.
Bible in Basic English
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 said, My food is to do the pleasure of him who sent me and to make his work complete.
John 9:3Jesus said in answer, It was not because of his sin, or because of his father's or mother's; it was so that the works of God might be seen openly in him.
John 13:31Then when he had gone out, Jesus said, Now is glory given to the Son of man, and God is given glory in him.
John 14:13And whatever request you make in my name, that I will do, so that the Father may have glory in the Son.
John 15:10If you keep my laws, you will be ever in my love, even as I have kept my Father's laws, and am ever in his love.
Acts 20:24But I put no value on my life, if only at the end of it I may see the work complete which was given to me by the Lord Jesus, to be a witness of 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 →