just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them—everyone whom you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have glorified you on earth by[a] completing the work that you have given me to do.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. John 17:4 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“completing”) which is understood as means
  2. John 17:4 Literally “that I may do it”

For you granted him authority over all people(A) that he might give eternal life(B) to all those you have given him.(C) Now this is eternal life: that they know you,(D) the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.(E) I have brought you glory(F) on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.(G)

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