John 17:2
just as you gave him authority over all flesh so that he would give eternal life to everyone whom you have given him.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3This is eternal life: That they know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
Cross References
Psalms 2:6“I myself have anointed my king 1 on Zion, my holy mountain.” 1
Daniel 7:14Authority to rule and glory and royal power were given to him 1 so that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. 1 His authority to rule is an everlasting authority that will not pass away, 1 and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and spoke to them and said, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
John 4:14but whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. Instead, the water that I will give him will become a fountain of water in him, springing up to eternal life.”
John 6:27Do not work for the food that perishes, but work for the food that endures to eternal life which the Son of Man will give you, for God the Father has set his seal on him.”
John 6:39This is the will of him who sent me, that I would lose not one of all those whom he has given me, but will raise them up on 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 →