John 17:22
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
John 17:22
The glory Jesus received from the Father has been shared with the disciples, so they may be one as He and the Father are one. This glory is not merely aesthetic but functional—empowering unity and mission, providing credibility to the disciples’ witness. The verse frames glory as something relational and relationally valuable, not simply impressive. The believers’ oneness is a participation in divine life, enabling them to reflect God’s character to the world.
Glory here is both identity and empowerment. Sharing in Christ’s glory means believers participate in God’s saving work, carrying a visible sign of God’s presence and purpose. It strengthens unity and mission, linking God’s presence to the world’s transformation.
- Cultivate communal life that reflects Christ’s character: humility, service, generosity.
- Guard doctrinal and relational integrity to preserve the beauty of unity.
Cross-References: John 17:21; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 1:27; Hebrews 2:9–11; 1 Peter 4:10–11