SEV Biblia, Chapter 17:4
Yo te he clarificado en la tierra; he acabado la obra que me diste que hiciese.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - John 17:4
Verse 4. I have glorified thee] Our Lord, considering himself as already sacrificed for the sin of the world, speaks of having completed the work which God had given him to do: and he looks forward to that time when, through the preaching of his Gospel, his sacrifice should be acknowledged, and the true God should be known and worshipped by the whole world.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 4. I have glorified thee on the earth , etc.] This is made use of as a reason and argument, why the Father should glorify him: Christ glorified his Father personally, as he held forth and expressed the glory of his person; and verbally, by ascribing, on all occasions, praise and glory to him; and really, or by deeds, and that by various ways: as in and by his ministry; by asserting he had his mission, qualifications, and doctrine, from him as a prophet; his principal work was to declare his Fathers mind and will, his love and grace; nor did he seek his own, but his Fathers glory: and by his miracles: for though these were proofs of his deity and Messiahship, and displays of his own glory; yet the glory of his Father, especially of his power, was eminently seen in them, for he referred them to him; and these were often the means of mens glorifying the God of Israel: and by his whole life and conversation, which was entirely according to the will of God; and every action of it was directed to his glory; particularly he glorified him by his early regard to his will, and the business he sent him about; by his zeal for his Fathers house; and by the exercise of the various graces of faith, hope, and love upon him: and as by his life, so at his death, even all the while he was on the earth; where God had been dishonoured by the sin of men; where Christ now was debased in human nature, and even that was for the glory of God; and this is said in distinction from heaven, where God is glorified by the angels, and where Christ would shortly be glorified in his human nature: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do ; by the work is meant obedience to the will of God; the destruction of all spiritual enemies, as sin, Satan, the world, and death; and the redemption and salvation of his people, which was given him to do: he did not take it upon himself, but being called to it he readily accepted of it; it was appointed, and cut out for him, in the council and covenant of grace; he was thoroughly acquainted with it; and though it was difficult, it was pleasant and delightful to him; nor did he leave it till he could say it is finished; as it was by himself alone, without the help of man; and is so complete that nothing can be added to it; and so firmly done, that it cannot be unravelled by men and devils: he speaks of it as done, because the time was come to finish it, and he was sure of the accomplishment of it.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-5 - 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 Eternal life could not be given to believers, unless Christ, their Surety, both glorified the Father, and was glorified of him. This is the sinner's way to eternal life, and when this knowledge shall be mad perfect, holiness and happiness will be fully enjoyed. The holiness an happiness of the redeemed, are especially that glory of Christ, and of his Father, which was the joy set before him, for which he endured the cross and despised the shame; this glory was the end of the sorrow of his soul, and in obtaining it he was fully satisfied. Thus we ar taught that our glorifying God is needed as an evidence of our interes in Christ, through whom eternal life is God's free gift.
Greek Textus Receptus
εγω 1473 P-1NS σε 4571 P-2AS εδοξασα 1392 5656 V-AAI-1S επι 1909 PREP της 3588 T-GSF γης 1093 N-GSF το 3588 T-ASN εργον 2041 N-ASN ετελειωσα 5048 5656 V-AAI-1S ο 3739 R-ASN δεδωκας 1325 5758 V-RAI-2S μοι 3427 P-1DS ινα 2443 CONJ ποιησω 4160 5661 V-AAS-1S
Vincent's NT Word Studies
4. I have glorified - I have finished (edoxasa - eteleiwsa). The best texts read, teleiwsav, having finished; the participle defining the manner in which He had glorified the Father upon earth. So Rev.To do (ina poihsw). Literally, in order that I should do (it).
