I am; that they may behold my glory, which Thou hast given me: for Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”—Throughout this prayer, Jesus supports His petitions by what He has already done Himself towards the attainment of the end in view. Hence the ἐγώ, I, stands first. He had already begun that communication of His glory to the disciples of which He was soliciting the completion. What, then, we ask, is that glory which Jesus had already given to His own? Chrysostom understands thereby