John 17:4
Aymara Bible 1986 (Aymar Bibliia 1986)
What Does This Mean?
In John 17:4, Jesus is speaking to God the Father and saying that he has completed the task given to him by God, which was to bring glory to God on Earth.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a play at school. Your teacher gives you a part to play, and you do your best. At the end of the play, you tell your teacher, 'I did my job well.' That's what Jesus is saying here - he completed his big task for God.
Historical Background
John 17:4 is found in the Gospel of John, written by John the Apostle around 90-100 AD. This prayer was part of Jesus' last discourse with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. The audience was both the disciples and those who would read it later.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you have a big project at work that your boss has given you - finishing this project is like completing the task God gave to Jesus. Just as Jesus brought glory to God, we can bring honor to our employers by doing excellent work.