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John 17:2
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For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.
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John 17:2 in Other Translations
KJV
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As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
ESV
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since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
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For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him.
MSG
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You put him in charge of everything human So he might give real and eternal life to all in his charge.
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for You gave Him authority over all flesh; so He may give eternal life to all You have given Him.
John 17:2 In-Context
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After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.
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For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.
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Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
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I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.
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And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
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Matthew 28:18
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Matthew 25:46
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ver 6,9,24;
Daniel 7:14
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John 6:37,39
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