John 17:10
And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 14
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
John 10:30I and my Father are one.1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:2 Thessalonians 1:10When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.Colossians 2:9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.2 Thessalonians 1:12That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.Acts 19:17And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.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 5:23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.Philippians 1:20According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Historical Context
Spoken in the Upper Room on the night before His crucifixion (AD 30), this prayer reveals Jesus' consciousness of His divine identity hours before His arrest. John, the beloved disciple, was present and recorded this intimate prayer decades later (likely AD 85-95). The mutual ownership language echoes Deuteronomy 32:9 where Israel is "the LORD's portion," now applied to all believers through Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' claim to mutual ownership with the Father demonstrate His deity, and what does this mean for your security as a believer?
- In what specific ways are you currently glorifying Christ through your life, and where might you be diminishing His glory?
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Analysis & Commentary
And all mine are thine, and thine are mine—This stunning claim reveals Jesus' perfect unity with the Father in ownership and authority. The Greek construction uses πάντα τὰ ἐμὰ (panta ta ema, "all things mine") and σὰ (sa, "yours"), emphasizing complete mutuality. No mere prophet could claim co-ownership of all believers with God without blasphemy.
I am glorified in them (δεδόξασμαι ἐν αὐτοῖς, dedoxasmai en autois)—The perfect tense "I have been glorified" indicates an already-accomplished reality. Christ finds His glory not primarily in cosmic displays of power but in transformed disciples. The pronoun "them" refers to believers (v.9), meaning our faith, obedience, and witness magnify Christ's glory before the watching world. This is the missionary heart of the High Priestly Prayer—Christ is glorified as His people reflect His character.