John 17:5
And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus is asking not for new glory, but for the Father to reveal the glory that was already His by divine right, before time even began. This isn't about earning something, but about His divine essence, which was veiled in human form, being fully displayed once more.
Jesus is praying to his Father, right before his arrest and crucifixion. He's just finished instructing his disciples, and this prayer is like a solemn, intimate conversation with God, sharing his heart and His purpose before he faces his ultimate trial. He's reflecting on his completed earthly work and now asks for the glory that was His before time even began.
Jesus begins by saying, 'And now, Father, glorify me...' What does this 'now' signify? It’s more than just a point in time; it’s a pivotal moment in God’s eternal plan.
Jesus’ ministry on earth is complete. He has finished the work the Father gave Him to do (John 17:4). This 'now' is the threshold between His earthly obedience and His heavenly exaltation.
Jesus asks to be glorified 'with the glory that I had with you before the world was.' This isn't about gaining something new, but about revealing what always was.
Jesus isn't praying for a glory that is foreign to Him or that He didn't possess. He is asking that the divine glory, which He eternally shared with the Father, be fully manifested and expressed in His resurrected and ascended humanity.
Jesus' prayer in John 17:5 is not just a theological statement about His divinity, but a deeply personal plea before His ascension, asking to be restored to the full, visible glory He shared with the Father from eternity, a glory He had temporarily veiled during His earthly ministry.
~2000 BC
Abrahamic Covenant Established
God promises Abraham descendants and land, establishing a foundational covenant that points towards a future Messiah.
~1400 BC - 400 BC
Old Testament Law and Prophets
The Law is given through Moses, and prophets foretell the coming of a glorious King who will save His people.
c. 4 BC
Jesus' Birth
Jesus is born in Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah's lineage and birthplace.
c. AD 27-30
Jesus' Ministry
Jesus preaches, teaches, performs miracles, and reveals His divine identity and mission, culminating in His crucifixion and resurrection.
c. AD 30
This passage speaks of the Word being with God and being God before creation, echoing Jesus' prayer for the glory He had with the Father from eternity.
Philippians 2:6-7It describes Christ, though existing in divine form, emptying Himself and taking the form of a servant, which directly contrasts with and contextualizes His prayer to be glorified with His pre-existent glory.
Colossians 1:15-17This passage highlights Christ's preeminence as the image of the invisible God and the Creator of all things, underscoring the eternal glory Jesus is asking to be revealed.
Hebrews 1:3It states that the Son reflects God's glory and is the exact imprint of God's nature, further supporting the idea of Christ's eternal divine glory that He asks to be revealed.
vincentJohn 17:5: "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was."
With Thyself (παρὰ σεαυτῷ)In fellowship with Thyself. So with Thee (παρὰ σοί).IhadActually possessed.
cambridgeJohn 17:5: "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was."
5 . And now ] When the ministry is completed. glorify thou me ] The pronouns are placed side by side for emphasis, as in John 17:4 , where the Greek runs, ‘I Thee glorified.’ The two verses are parallels; ‘I Thee glorified on earth; glorify Me Thou in heaven.’ with thine own self ] In fellowship with Thee. The following great truths are contained in these two verses; (1…
Jesus is asking not for new glory, but for the Father to reveal the glory that was already His by divine right, before time even began. This isn't about earning something, but about His divine essence, which was veiled in human form, being fully displayed once more.
Jesus is praying to his Father, right before his arrest and crucifixion. He's just finished instructing his disciples, and this prayer is like a solemn, intimate conversation with God, sharing his heart and His purpose before he faces his ultimate trial. He's reflecting on his completed earthly work and now asks for the glory that was His before time even began.
Jesus is praying to his Father, right before his arrest and crucifixion. He's just finished instructing his disciples, and this prayer is like a solemn, intimate conversation with God, sharing his heart and His purpose before he faces his ultimate trial. He's reflecting on his completed earthly work and now asks for the glory that was His before time even began.
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Jesus asks to be glorified 'with yourself.' This isn't just about outward recognition, but about a deep, intimate communion with the Father.
The ultimate desire of Jesus is not public spectacle, but intimate fellowship with His Father. The glory He seeks is to be found in God’s presence, characterized by relationship and shared existence.
Jesus' Ascension
After his resurrection, Jesus ascends to heaven, returning to the Father's presence.
c. AD 30 - Present
The Church Age
The Holy Spirit is given, empowering believers to spread the Gospel, and the church anticipates Christ's final return and full glorification.
"And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed." — Jesus is asking not for new glory, but for the Father to reveal the glory that was already His by divine right, before time even began. This isn't about earning something, but about His divine es…
