John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 1:17, emphasizing that Jesus received honor and glory from God the Father, not as an inferior but as the equal in glory. He explains that this honor was declarative, with God testifying to Jesus' divine nature during the Transfiguration, where a voice from the bright cloud affirmed Jesus as His beloved Son. Gill contrasts this event with other divine proclamations, highlighting its unique significance and the presence of God's glory. The sermon illustrates the profound relationship between the Father and the Son, affirming Jesus' divine authority and the importance of recognizing His glory.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound nature of glory as an overflow of grace and a divine connection to God, which quickened Christians can experience. He encourages believers to embrace the glory given by Christ, as expressed in John 17:22, and to awaken their own glory through God's power. Simpson draws on the imagery of soaring like eagles and the renewing strength found in waiting on the Lord, highlighting the transformative impact of living in God's glory. He invites the congregation to rise above earthly struggles and to walk in the assurance of God's grace and glory.