King James Bible
"Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him."
This refers to Judas departing to betray Jesus, marking the irreversible beginning of the passion events. The timing is crucial—Jesus speaks of glory only after the betrayer leaves, indicating that the crucifixion itself is the path to glorification. Jesus declares His glorification as already present, not future, using the title 'Son of man' from Daniel 7:13-14. The cross, typically seen as shame, is paradoxically the moment of supreme glory where Jesus' divine identity and mission are fully revealed. The Father receives glory through the Son's obedient sacrifice, demonstrating perfect unity between them. This mutual glorification reveals how the crucifixion displays God's love and justice simultaneously, making the cross the ultimate revelation of God's character.