John 13:31-32
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once.
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The most profound aspect of this verse is Jesus' immediate declaration of glory after Judas leaves. This isn't just about relief from betrayal; it's Jesus seeing Judas' departure as the sealed moment that ushers in His own glorification through death, viewing it as already accomplished.
With Judas, the betrayer, now gone out into the night to fulfill his dark mission, Jesus turns to his remaining disciples. He declares that this moment, as his mission moves toward its inevitable climax, signifies the beginning of his glorification and God's glory revealed through him. This declaration sets the stage for Jesus to explain the implications of his departure and his subsequent exaltation, leading into his final teachings to his beloved disciples.
The moment Judas leaves the upper room, Jesus declares a profound shift. What does this departure signify for Jesus' mission?
Jesus speaks of His glorification now, in the very instant Judas, the betrayer, leaves. This isn't about the future glory of heaven, but the immediate, present glory that comes from accepting His fate. Judas' exit is the critical human action that makes the crucifixion unavoidable. Jesus sees this moment as the point of no return, the sealing of His mission. His death is no longer a possibility to be avoided, but a certainty that ushers in His glory and the Father's glory.
Jesus' statement isn't just about His own glory, but God's too. How are these two glories intertwined?
When Jesus says, 'and God is glorified in him,' He reveals a profound truth: His suffering and death are not a detour from God's plan, but the very means by which God's perfections are displayed. God's justice, love, and faithfulness are made astonishingly clear through Christ's willing sacrifice. This isn't a passive glorification; Jesus' complete obedience and self-offering actively honor God. In turn, because Jesus so perfectly reflects and magnifies God's glory, the Father promises to glorify Him, drawing Him into the very heart of divine glory.
Understand the original words
huios tou anthrōpou · Greek Noun Phrase
A messianic title derived from Daniel 7:13-14, emphasizing Jesus' humanity while simultaneously pointing to His divine authority, heavenly origin, and ultimate sovereignty over all nations.
doxazō · Greek Verb
To manifest, display, or reveal the essential character, majesty, and honor of God. In a biblical context, it refers to the radiance of God’s nature breaking into human history, especially through the obedience and death of Christ.
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c. AD 30
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barnesJohn 13:31: "Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him."
Now is the Son of man glorified - The last deed is done that was necessary to secure the death of the Son of man, the glory that shall result to him from that death, the wonderful success of the gospel, the exaltation of the Messiah, and the public and striking attestation of God to him in the view of the universe. See the notes at John 12:32 .
vincentJohn 13:31: "Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him."
NowMarking a crisis, at which Jesus is relieved of the presence of the traitor, and accepts the consequences of his treachery.Is - glorified (ἐδοξάσθη)Literally, was glorified. The aorist points to the withdrawal of Judas. Jesus was glorified through death, and His fate was sealed (humanly speaking) by Judas' going out. He speaks of the death and consequent glorification as…
The most profound aspect of this verse is Jesus' immediate declaration of glory after Judas leaves. This isn't just about relief from betrayal; it's Jesus seeing Judas' departure as the sealed moment that ushers in His own glorification through death, viewing it as already accomplished.
With Judas, the betrayer, now gone out into the night to fulfill his dark mission, Jesus turns to his remaining disciples. He declares that this moment, as his mission moves toward its inevitable climax, signifies the beginning of his glorification and God's glory revealed through him. This declaration sets the stage for Jesus to explain the implications of his departure and his subsequent exaltation, leading into his final teachings to his beloved disciples.
With Judas, the betrayer, now gone out into the night to fulfill his dark mission, Jesus turns to his remaining disciples. He declares that this moment, as his mission moves toward its inevitable climax, signifies the beginning of his glorification and God's glory revealed through him. This declaration sets the stage for Jesus to explain the implications of his departure and his subsequent exaltation, leading into his final teachings to his beloved disciples.
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Trial and Crucifixion
Jesus undergoes trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate, culminating in His crucifixion on Golgotha.
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Resurrection
Three days after His crucifixion, Jesus is raised from the dead, powerfully demonstrating His victory over sin and death.
"When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once." — The most profound aspect of this verse is Jesus' immediate declaration of glory after Judas leaves. This isn't just about relief from betrayal; it's Jesus seeing Judas' departure as the sealed mome…
