John 5:27
He also gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
In Context
26For as Abba Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
28Don’t marvel at this, for the hour comes, in which all that are in the tombs will hear his voice,
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
Psalms 110:6He will judge among the nations. 2 He will heap up dead bodies. 2 He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. 1
John 5:22+ 5:22 (+30) 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) + 5:22 (22-24) MP: Messiah’s Kingdom subjects possess protection, deliverance, and salvation by Him, and all spiritual blessings in His Kingship (Is 32:17-18; Jer 33:15-16). This evidence shows He is the promised seed (Gen 12:7, 22:18; Gal 3:16), in whom all nations should be blessed (Ps 72:17). (Ps 72:2-7) + 5:22 (22-24) (+29) MP: The descendant of David is “Branch of Righteousness” and fulfills God’s good promises, establishing justice and righteousness and peace. The name to describe Jerusalem under his authority is “Yahweh Our righteousness”. (Jer 33:14-16) For the Abba ·Father· judges no one, but he has given all judgment to the Son,
Matthew Henry on John 5:18-31
Christ's Discourse with the Jews; All Judgment Committed to Christ; The Christian Charter. 17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth… Read the whole commentary →