Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 17:23

"I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and lovedst them, even as thou lovedst me." — John 17:23 (ASV)

The “glory” (GK 1518) the Father has given Jesus is the triumphant task of redeeming the human race to God (cf. Hebrews 2:9–10). By sharing in his calling, they participate in his glory and are united with him and with one another. God and humankind are together involved in bringing the new creation into being. The effect of this united testimony is a confirmation of the divine mission of Jesus and of God’s love for believers.