John 17:4
I glorified thee upon the earth, having finished the work that thou hast given to me that I may do it.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 may do the will of Him that sent me, and finish His work.
John 9:3Jesus responded, Neither did he nor his parents sin; but that the works of God may be made manifest in him.
John 13:31Then when he went out, Jesus says, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him.
John 14:13and whatsoever you may ask in my name, I will do it, in order that the rather may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:10If you may keep my commandments, abide in my love; as I have kept the commandments of my Father, and I abide in His love.
Acts 20:24But I consider my life worthy of no consideration to myself, so as to finish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear testimony to the gospel 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 →