John 13:31

¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

Therefore {G3767}, when {G3753} he was gone out {G1831}, Jesus {G2424} said {G3004}, Now {G3568} is {G1392} the Son {G5207} of man {G444} glorified {G1392}, and {G2532} God {G2316} is glorified {G1392} in {G1722} him {G846}.

After Y’hudah had left, Yeshua said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.

When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.

When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him;

Commentary

John 13:31 (KJV)

¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, ‹Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.›

Commentary

This verse marks a significant turning point in John's Gospel. Judas has just left the Upper Room to betray Jesus. Jesus' statement comes immediately after this departure, indicating that Judas's action, though evil, is the catalyst that sets in motion the events leading to the cross, resurrection, and ascension – which Jesus views not primarily as defeat, but as glorification.

The phrase "Now is the Son of man glorified" refers to Jesus' impending passion (suffering, death), resurrection, and return to the Father. In John's theology, the cross is not just a place of suffering but the ultimate revelation of God's love and Jesus' divine glory. This concept is paradoxical from a worldly perspective but central to the Gospel's message.

Furthermore, Jesus states, "and God is glorified in him." Jesus' obedience unto death, his resurrection, and his exaltation reveal the power, justice, and love of God the Father. Jesus' entire mission, culminating in these final acts, brings ultimate glory to God. His life and death are the ultimate expression of God's character and plan.

The Greek word for "glorified" is doxazō (δοξάζω), meaning to make glorious, to honor, to magnify, to reveal the true nature or weightiness of something. Here, it signifies the revelation of Jesus' divine identity and power, and through him, the revelation of God's glory, particularly through the seemingly weak and shameful act of crucifixion.

This verse sets the stage for the remaining chapters of John, where Jesus speaks extensively about his relationship with the Father, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and his return to glory. It highlights the profound connection between Jesus' suffering and his glory, and how both serve to glorify God.

Cross-references:

  • John 12:23 - Jesus speaks of the hour for the Son of Man to be glorified.
  • John 17:1 - Jesus prays, "Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee."
  • John 17:4 - Jesus states, "I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do."

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 4:11 (6 votes)

    If 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 14:13 (6 votes)

    And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

  • John 7:39 (5 votes)

    (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.)

  • John 11:4 (4 votes)

    When 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.

  • Ephesians 3:10 (4 votes)

    To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

  • Hebrews 5:5 (4 votes)

    So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

  • Hebrews 5:9 (4 votes)

    And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;