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John 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
John 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth (ἐδόξασά σε ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς)—Jesus uses the aorist tense (edoxasa), declaring His earthly mission complete even before Calvary. To 'glorify' (doxazō) means to manifest God's true nature and character; Christ's entire incarnate life—His words, works, obedience, and impending death—revealed the Father's holiness, love, and redemptive purpose.I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do (τὸ ἔργον τελειώσας)—Teleioō means 'to complete, perfect, accomplish.' This anticipates His cry from the cross, 'It is finished' (tetelestai, John 19:30). The work was not mer...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 17:4
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“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“so that I may finish my race with joy”
“I have fought a good fight”
“and as the Father commanded me”
“he said”
“Jesus said”
“you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments”
“glorify your name! Then there came a voice out of the sky, saying, I have both glorified it”
“Neither did this man sin, nor his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him.,Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.,,,,,,,,”
“that will I do”