John 17: Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

Jesus prays that the Father would glorify the Son, having given him authority to give eternal life to all whom the Father has given him. He prays for his disciples' protection and holiness, and for all future believers to be one and to see his glory.

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In John 17:4-5, what two things does Jesus say about His own work and His own glory?

He has only begun the work given to Him, and He refuses any further gloryHe has completed the work given to Him, and He asks for the glory He had with the Father prior to creationHe has failed to complete the work given to Him, and He asks the Father for forgivenessHe has completed the work, and He asks that His disciples receive all His glory instead of Him