John 17:2
For you gave him authority over all people so that he might give eternal life to all those you have given to him.
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3Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.
Cross References
Psalms 2:6“It is I who placed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Daniel 7:14He was given authority, glory, and the power to rule over all people, the different nations and languages, so they would all worship him. His rule is everlasting—it will never cease, and his kingdom will never be destroyed.
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and told them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
John 4:14But those who drink the water I give won't ever be thirsty again. The water I give becomes a bubbling spring of water inside them, bringing them eternal life.”
John 6:27Don't be preoccupied about food that doesn't last, but concentrate on the lasting food of eternal life which the Son of man will give you, for God the Father has placed his seal of approval on him.”
John 6:39What he wants is for me not to lose anyone he has given to me, but for me to raise them up at the last day.
Matthew Henry on John 17:2-6
Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father,… Read the whole commentary →