John 17:4
I glorified you on the earth. I have accomplished the work which you have given me to do.
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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 to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
John 9:3Jesus answered, “This man didn’t sin, nor did his parents, but that the works of God might be revealed in him.
John 13:31When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
John 14:13Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, even as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
Acts 20:24But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to 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 →