Bible Strands
John 17:4
I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the Father in John 17 during His final prayer before the crucifixion. He states that He has completed the specific task assigned to Him on earth.
The words — The Greek ἐδόξασα (edoxasa) translates to "glorified," and ἔργον (ergon) means "work," directly linking Jesus' earthly ministry to the Father's commission.
The thread — The completed assignment appears in John 4:34, Acts 20:24, and 2 Timothy 4:7 as a consistent pattern of fulfilling a received commission.
Why it lands — The text records a finished work that brings glory, which requires the reader to acknowledge that obedience to a specific task produces divine approval rather than independent effort.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Cross-references
- John 4:34 Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
- Acts 20:24 But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
- 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
- John 14:31 But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.
- John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
- John 13:31 When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.
- John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
- John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
- Luke 22:37 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.”
- John 9:3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.