KJV ORIGINAL
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I brought you glory here on earth by completing everything you asked me to do.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus finished what he started, the ultimate follow-through.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse is part of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, spoken just before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, as he concludes his earthly ministry. Jesus is addressing God the Father, reflecting on how he has fulfilled his mission through teaching, miracles, and preparing his disciples, which aligns with the Jewish expectation of the Messiah's role. This prayer highlights the completion of God's plan as foretold in the Old Testament scriptures.
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