John 17:4
"I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Montgomery New Testament
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
3"And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
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 9:3"Neither he nor his parents sinned." replied Jesus; "it happened that the works of God might be made manifest in him.
John 13:31So when he was gone, Jesus said. "Now has the Son of man been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
John 14:13"And whatever’ you ask in my name I will do; that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:10"If you obey my commands you will abide in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and abide in his love.
Acts 20:24But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest 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 →