King James Version

What Does John 17:10 Mean?

John 17:10 in the King James Version says “And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. — study this verse from John chapter 17 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

John 17:10 · KJV


Context

8

For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

9

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

10

And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

11

And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

12

While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
And all mine are thine, and thine are mine—This stunning claim reveals Jesus' perfect unity with the Father in ownership and authority. The Greek construction uses πάντα τὰ ἐμὰ (panta ta ema, "all things mine") and σὰ (sa, "yours"), emphasizing complete mutuality. No mere prophet could claim co-ownership of all believers with God without blasphemy.

I am glorified in them (δεδόξασμαι ἐν αὐτοῖς, dedoxasmai en autois)—The perfect tense "I have been glorified" indicates an already-accomplished reality. Christ finds His glory not primarily in cosmic displays of power but in transformed disciples. The pronoun "them" refers to believers (v.9), meaning our faith, obedience, and witness magnify Christ's glory before the watching world. This is the missionary heart of the High Priestly Prayer—Christ is glorified as His people reflect His character.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Spoken in the Upper Room on the night before His crucifixion (AD 30), this prayer reveals Jesus' consciousness of His divine identity hours before His arrest. John, the beloved disciple, was present and recorded this intimate prayer decades later (likely AD 85-95). The mutual ownership language echoes Deuteronomy 32:9 where Israel is "the LORD's portion," now applied to all believers through Christ.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Jesus' claim to mutual ownership with the Father demonstrate His deity, and what does this mean for your security as a believer?
  2. In what specific ways are you currently glorifying Christ through your life, and where might you be diminishing His glory?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 14 words
καὶ1 of 14

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τὰ2 of 14
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐμά3 of 14

are mine

G1699

my

πάντα4 of 14

all

G3956

all, any, every, the whole

σὰ5 of 14

thine

G4674

thine

ἐστιν6 of 14

are

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

καὶ7 of 14

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τὰ8 of 14
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

σὰ9 of 14

thine

G4674

thine

ἐμά10 of 14

are mine

G1699

my

καὶ11 of 14

And

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

δεδόξασμαι12 of 14

I am glorified

G1392

to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

ἐν13 of 14

in

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

αὐτοῖς14 of 14

them

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

John 17:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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