Or, “manifested ... in glory.” Phaneroō is here used also of the saints (see above on “shall appear”), who will be manifested “in glory,” with bodies “fashioned like unto his glorious body” (Phil. 3:21). “When he shall appear, we shall be like him” (1 John 3:2). The prayer of Christ, “I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am” (John 17:24), will then be fulfilled. Those who have been members of Christ’s kingdom of grace on earth will then be citizens of the kingdom of glory.

 Gr. phaneroō, “to make visible,” “to make manifest.” When used of the second advent of Christ, phaneroō emphasizes the fact that Jesus, now hidden from mortal sight, will at His advent be revealed to men (cf. Rev. 1:7). Phaneroō is used of the second advent also in 1 Peter 5:4; 1 John 3:2.

 Compare on John 1:4. Not only is Jesus the author of the Christian life and the ultimate objective of human endeavors; He is also the daily source of strength and guidance to the sons and daughters of God, and the guarantee of future immortal life. The Christian’s life is indivisible from Christ.