John 17:1 meaning and explanation

When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.

John 17:1, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus has just finished his farewell teaching to the disciples, and here he begins the prayer that closes the farewell discourse. Lifting his eyes to heaven is a posture of prayer, and he addresses God intimately as Father.

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