John 13:32
If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
Original Language Analysis
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
3 of 17
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
δοξάσει
be glorified
G1392
δοξάσει
be glorified
Strong's:
G1392
Word #:
4 of 17
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 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 #:
8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
9 of 17
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
δοξάσει
be glorified
G1392
δοξάσει
be glorified
Strong's:
G1392
Word #:
10 of 17
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἑαυτῷ,
himself
G1438
ἑαυτῷ,
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
13 of 17
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εὐθὺς
straightway
G2117
εὐθὺς
straightway
Strong's:
G2117
Word #:
15 of 17
straight, i.e., (literally) level, or (figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once
Cross References
Revelation 22:3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:Revelation 22:1And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.John 17:1These 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:John 12:23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
Historical Context
Jewish expectation of Messiah focused on earthly, political triumph. Jesus radically redefines messianic glorification: suffering precedes glory (Luke 24:26), and glory comes through resurrection, not military conquest. Within seven weeks of this statement, Jesus would be seated at the Father's right hand (Acts 2:33), the ultimate vindication and glorification.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's immediate glorification after suffering encourage believers facing present trials (Romans 8:17-18)?
- What does it mean that the Father glorifies the Son 'in himself'—sharing divine glory?
- How should the certainty of future glorification shape your present obedience to Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself (εἰ ὁ θεὸς ἐδοξάσθη ἐν αὐτῷ, καὶ ὁ θεὸς δοξάσει αὐτὸν ἐν ἑαυτῷ)—the conditional 'if' assumes reality ('since God is glorified'). The future tense doxasei (shall glorify) points to the resurrection and ascension. In himself (ἐν ἑαυτῷ, en heautō) means God will glorify Christ not through external circumstances but by elevating Him to God's own glory, sharing the divine throne (Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:3).
And shall straightway glorify him (εὐθὺς δοξάσει αὐτόν)—euthys (immediately, straightway) again. The cross leads directly to resurrection (three days) and ascension (forty days). No delay between humiliation and exaltation. Jesus's glorification was certain and imminent.