John 17:5

and now do you honor me, Father, at your own side, with the honor which I had at your side before the world began.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

In Context

4I have honored you on earth by completing the work which you have given me to do;

6I have revealed you to those whom you gave me from the world; they were your own, and you gave them to me; and they have laid your message to heart.

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Cross References

John 1:1In the beginning the Word was; and the Word was with God; and the Word was God.

John 3:13No one has ascended to heaven, except him who descended from heaven – the Son of Man himself.

John 10:30The Father and I are one.”

John 17:24Father, my desire for all those whom you have given me is that they may be with me where I am, so that they may see the honor which you have given me; for you did love me before the beginning of the world.

Colossians 1:15For Christ is the incarnation of the invisible God – firstborn and head of all creation;

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 →

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