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I. THE PETITION. A vindication of Christ's character. "Glorify Thy Son." Answered by —

1. The signs at His death.

2. His resurrection.

3. His ascension.

II. THE ARGUMENT is —

1. Christ's relation to the Father. Influence increases in proportion to the nearness of relationship (Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:15).

2. Christ's relation to time and to a special period. There is a special hour in every conflict which determines the value of all that has gone before, and gives defeat to one side and victory to the other So this hour in Christ's conflict with the powers of evil.

3. Christ's relation to the glory of the Father. That which would bring honour to Christ would bring honour to God, inasmuch as He claimed to be the revealer of the Father.Lessons from this answered prayer:

1. It is not only for our comfort, but God's glory that prayer in accordance with His will should be answered.

2. It is right to ask for a vindication of our character when under a cloud, not only for our own sake but for that of others.

(W. Harris.)

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KJV: These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

WEB: Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;