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"Finished" Before the End
Commentators highlight that Jesus speaks of His work as "finished" even before His crucifixion. This isn't an overstatement but a declaration of divine certainty. He had taught, gathered His disciples, and irrevocably resolved to go to the cross. As one scholar notes, He spoke with a "fulness of attainment," viewing the task as good as done.
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Albert Barnes
On John 17:4
18th Century
Theologian
Have glorified you. In my instructions and life. See His discourses everywhere, the whole tendency of which is to put honour on God.
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AT Robertson
On John 17:4
I glorified thee on the earth (εγω σε εδοξασα επ της γης). Verse 3 is parenthetical and so verse 4 goes on after verse 2. He had p…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:4
19th Century
Bishop
I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work ...—Better, I glorified You on earth: I finished the work…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work which you gave me to do. And now, O Father, glorify me with your own self with the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:4
Although the final act of his career remains to be performed, Jesus asserts that he has completed his task. He takes for granted that the last step…
John Calvin
On John 17:4
16th Century
Theologian
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John Gill
On John 17:4
17th Century
Pastor
I have glorified thee on the earth
This is made use of as a reason and argument, why the Father should glorify him: …
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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