John 17:2

2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.

John 17:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
ESV
2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
NLT
2 For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him.
MSG
2 You put him in charge of everything human So he might give real and eternal life to all in his charge.
CSB
2 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

1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.
2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.
3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.
5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Matthew 28:18
  • 2. S Matthew 25:46
  • 3. ver 6,9,24; Daniel 7:14; John 6:37,39
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