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John 17:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 17:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.”
John 17:2 (KJV)
Commentary on John 17:2
As thou hast given him power over all flesh (ἐξουσίαν πάσης σαρκός, exousian pasēs sarkos)—The Father has delegated universal sovereignty to the Son. Exousia means delegated authority, not inherent power; it emphasizes Christ's role as Mediator between God and humanity. All flesh encompasses every human being without exception, Jew and Gentile alike.That he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him—The purpose of Christ's authority is soteriological: to bestow eternal life (ζωὴν αἰώνιον, zōēn aiōnion) upon the elect. This verse reveals both divine sovereignty (the Father gives...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 17:2
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“and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
“that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing”
“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.”
“and glory”
“saying”
“I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am”
“but for those whom you have given me”
“and has given us an understanding”