And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

JOHN 17:10KJV
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John 17:10 (KJV)

What does John 17:10 mean?

John 17:10 means that everything belonging to Jesus also belongs to the Father, and everything belonging to the Father belongs to Jesus; Jesus is honored and made known through those who belong to him. This verse highlights the deep unity between Jesus and the Father, and how Jesus is glorified through his followers.

In John 17:10, Jesus is praying to God the Father on the night before his crucifixion, speaking about his relationship with his disciples. Jesus is explaining that there is no separation between what is his and what is the Father's—they share everything completely. He also points out that his own honor and reputation are seen in the lives of those who follow him.

The Greek behind John 17:10

  • πάντες (pantes, "all"): This word means "all" or "everyone," showing that Jesus is referring to everyone who belongs to him, not just a select few.
  • ἐμά (ema, "mine") and σά (sa, "thine"): These words for "mine" and "yours" are personal and possessive, emphasizing the shared ownership and unity between Jesus and the Father.
  • δεδοξασμαι (dedoxasmai, "am glorified"): This verb means "to be honored" or "to be made glorious." The form here suggests an ongoing state—Jesus is continually honored in his followers, not just at one moment.

Why John 17:10 matters

  • John 17:10 clears up any idea that Jesus and the Father are separate in purpose or possession; it shows their complete unity.
  • This verse emphasizes that Jesus is glorified not just in heaven or in theory, but through the lives of his followers on earth.
  • John 17:10 connects to the larger prayer in John 17, where Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure and assuring them of their place in the relationship between him and the Father.

Where else these words appear

“thine” Greek G4674 · used in 24 verses

  • Matthew 7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
  • Mark 5:19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
  • John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

“glorified” Greek G1392 · used in 54 verses

  • Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
  • John 12:16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
  • Romans 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

“mine” Greek G1699 · used in 68 verses

  • Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
  • John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.