So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

Those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves, but a person who seeks to honor the one who sent him speaks truth, not lies.

(When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)

Jesus answered, “If I want glory for myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who will glorify me. You say, ‘He is our God,’

So for the second time they called in the man who had been blind and told him, “God should get the glory for this, because we know this man Jesus is a sinner.”

But when Jesus heard about it he said, “Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.”

Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?”

His disciples didn’t understand at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered what had happened and realized that these things had been written about him.

Jesus replied, “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory.

Father, bring glory to your name.” Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.”

Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he said this, because he saw the future and spoke of the Messiah’s glory.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

As soon as Judas left the room, Jesus said, “The time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory, and God will be glorified because of him.

And since God receives glory because of the Son, he will give his own glory to the Son, and he will do so at once.

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.

When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.

He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.

The Prayer of Jesus

After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you.

I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.

All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to me, so they bring me glory.

“I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one.

Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!