John 17:4
I glorified thee on the earth; I finished the work which thou hast given me to do.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 to do the will of him who sent me, and to finish his work.
John 9:3Jesus answered: Neither this man sinned, nor his parents; but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
John 13:31When therefore he was gone out, Jesus says: Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
John 14:13And whatever ye shall ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy[20:24], and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to 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 →