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The Mutual Glory of the Cross
Jesus begins His final prayer by asking the Father to glorify Him so that He, in turn, can glorify the Father. Commentators explain this is a 'mutual glorification.' The Son is glorified through His suffering, death, and resurrection, which provides undeniable proof of His identity. This act, in turn, brings ultimate glory to the Father by perfectly displaying His justice, love, and redemptive power through the cross.
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:1
18th Century
Theologian
These words. The words addressed to them in the preceding chapters. They were proceeding to the garden of Gethsemane. It adds much to the …
AT Robertson
On John 17:1
Lifting up (επαρας). First aorist active participle of επαιρω, old and common verb with οφθαλμους (eyes) as in 4:35; 6:5; 11:41.
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:1
19th Century
Bishop
These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven.—Compare to Note on John 14:31. If the view adopted in this way…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:1
19th Century
Preacher
These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:1
John records even the gesture of Jesus: “He lifted up his eyes” (lit. tr.). This was a typical Jewish gesture of prayer, whether offered to God or …
John Calvin
On John 17:1
16th Century
Theologian
These words spoke Jesus. After having preached to the disciples about bearing the cross, the Lord showed them those consolations, by relyi…
John Gill
On John 17:1
17th Century
Pastor
These words spoke Jesus
Referring to his sermons and discourses, his words of comfort, advice, direction, and instru…
Matthew Henry
On John 17:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord prayed as a man and as the Mediator of his people; yet he spoke with majesty and authority, as one with and equal to the Father.
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