Philip needs to talk over this new factor first with Andrew, and then they take the request to Jesus. The request provides an opportunity for Jesus to exult and also reveal his troubled spirit. So, in today's passage the Passover and the Lamb to be sacrificed come together. And nonJews are requesting to see Jesus. As I said, there are words worth pondering in this reading.
Glory is when an special aspect or characteristic of a person is manifested.
Jesus is the obedient one and his willingness to follow God's plan gives glory to God. Jesus gives glory to God, for he will reveal an aspect of God. In his obedience, Jesus will show God's love for us. Some things do seem to defeat us, have a power over us. We have experienced this especially in death.