John 13:31
Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
Original Language Analysis
λέγει
said
G3004
λέγει
said
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
3 of 17
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
5 of 17
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
Νῦν
Now
G3568
Νῦν
Now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
6 of 17
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
ἐδοξάσθη
glorified
G1392
ἐδοξάσθη
glorified
Strong's:
G1392
Word #:
7 of 17
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
9 of 17
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
14 of 17
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
Cross References
John 14:13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.1 Peter 4:11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.John 7:39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)Acts 3:13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.Acts 2:36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.Ephesians 3:10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,John 16:14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.John 11:4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.John 12:23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.1 Peter 1:21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words immediately after Judas departed—the wheels of betrayal now in motion. Within 18 hours, Jesus would be crucified. Yet He speaks of glorification, not tragedy. This reflects the Jewish concept of kabod (glory, weightiness)—God's essential worth made visible. The cross would reveal God's character most fully.
Questions for Reflection
- How does viewing the cross as glorification rather than humiliation change your understanding of Christ's sacrifice?
- What does it mean that God is glorified when His Son suffers—how do justice and love intersect at Calvary?
- In what ways does Jesus's embrace of suffering for glory challenge your response to trials?
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Analysis & Commentary
Now is the Son of man glorified (νῦν ἐδοξάσθη ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, nyn edoxasthē ho huios tou anthrōpou)—the aorist passive verb edoxasthē (was glorified) treats Christ's coming suffering as already accomplished. In John's theology, the cross is not humiliation but glorification (John 12:23-24). The betrayal sets in motion the Passion that reveals God's glory: holy justice satisfied, infinite love displayed, Satan defeated.
God is glorified in him—the Father's glory and the Son's glory are inseparable. Christ's perfect obedience unto death (Philippians 2:8) glorifies the Father by vindicating His righteousness and demonstrating His love (Romans 3:25-26). The cross is the theater of divine glory.