Jesus Prays
And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. John 17:5 · Berean Standard Bible
Jesus asks the Father to restore the glory they shared before the universe even existed. He willingly set it aside to come for you.
This reveals the staggering sacrifice of the incarnation. Jesus left unimaginable glory to enter our world, and now He's ready to return to the Father's side.
Jesus prays intimately to the Father about His return.
Jesus is ready to go home. He gave up the splendor of heaven to walk dusty roads and die on a cross. Now He asks the Father to welcome Him back to the glory they've always shared.
Jesus requests restoration of the pre-incarnate glory He shared with the Father before creation, affirming His eternal pre-existence.
This verse is a key proof text for Christ's pre-existence and divine nature. The 'glory I had with You before the world existed' (pro tou ton kosmon einai) parallels the Prologue's assertion in John 1:1.
Jesus petitions the Father for the restoration of divine glory.
Jesus asks to return to the glory He willingly set aside at the incarnation—the radiant splendor He shared with the Father before anything was created.
3Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
4I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
5And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed.
6I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.
7Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You.
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