John 17:2

even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.

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In The King James Version

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

In Context

1+ 17:1 (1-5) MP: The work that Messiah does will glorify God. (Is 49:3b) + 17:1 (1-5) MP: God’s desire is fulfilled in Messiah being a sin offering. This end goal is God’s purpose. In context, God pleasure is linked to a sin offering being provided. An atonement, a redemption, and a covering for sin was accomplished through that offering for all people who are associated (see Is 53:5-6, 53:11) bringing God pleasure. Being associated with the sin offering is seen in (Lev 4:4, 4:15, 4:24, 4:29, 4:33). (Is 53:10b) Yeshua [Salvation] said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “ Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad·, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;

3+ 17:3. MP: Trusting in Yahweh God also means to trust in his Servant Messiah. (Is 50:10) This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Yeshua Messiah [Salvation Anointed one].

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Cross References

Psalms 2:6+ 2:6. MP: King Messiah rules from mount Zion. (Heb 12:22, 12:28) + 2:6. MP: Messiah is a King. (Matt 2:2; John 18:37) “Yet I have set + 2:6 (6-7) (+12) MP: Combined with (Ps 2:6-7 and 2:12), this Son is the King whom God installs in Zion and who has a special unique relationship to God. His wrath is not something to be desired. (See also Prov 30:4). (John 3:36, 5:43 (context 5:14-47)) my King on my holy hill of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking].” + 2:6. Quoted in Rev 14:1 1

Matthew 28:18+ 28:18. MP: Messiah comes for all people. (See also Is 42:4c). (Is 49:1a) Yeshua [Salvation] came to them and spoke to them, saying, + 28:18. MP: Messiah is given authority over all nations and things. (Ps 2:8b, 8:5b-6) + 28:18. MP: “Right Judgments” refers not to specific Torah Commands already given, but the whole power and authority of his role as King. This explains why the following verses describe how the Messiah rules. (Ps 72:2) “All authority has been + 28:18. MP: Because of making his atonement offering, Messiah is greatly exalted by God and reaps rewards. (Is 53:12a) given to me in heaven and on earth.

John 4:14but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never thirst again; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.”

John 6:27Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Abba Father has sealed him.”

John 6:39This is the will of 'Avi ·my Father· who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him 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 →

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