John 17:1-5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. Jesus spoke these things, looked up to heaven, and said:Father,the hour has come.Glorify Your Sonso that the Son may glorify You,

2. for You gave Him authorityover all flesh; so He may give eternal life to all You have given Him.

3. This is eternal life:that they may know You, the only true God,and the One You have sent — Jesus Christ.

4. I have glorified You on the earthby completing the work You gave Me to do.

5. Now, Father, glorify Me in Your presencewith that glory I had with Youbefore the world existed.

John 17