John 17 - NIV Essentials Study Bible

17:4 I have brought you glory. Christ’s mission was not self-centered. the work you gave me. Jesus emphasized the supreme place of the Father (see note on 4:34).

17:5 glorify me . . . with the glory I had with you. Jesus asks the Father to return him to his previous position of glory, to exchange humiliation for glorification. This occurred at Christ’s resurrection and exaltation to God’s right hand.

17:19 I sanctify myself. This statement appears to be unparalleled. In the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Greek translation of the OT) the verb is used of consecrating priests (Ex 28:41) and sacrifices (Ex 28:38; Nu 18:9). Jesus solemnly “sanctifies” (i.e.,“sets apart”) himself to do God’s will, which at this point meant his death. that they too may be . . . sanctified. Jesus died on the cross not only to save us but also to consecrate us to God’s service (see note on 1 Co 1:2).