John 17:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

The hour] viz. of My glorification through death. Glorify thy Son] Christ asks the Father to glorify Him by accepting the sacrifice of His death, and by raising Him from the dead. When this is done, the Son will glorify the Father by converting the world.

John 17:1

1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said,Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: