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NASB | John 17:2 even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 17:2 "Just as You have given Him power and authority over all mankind, [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life to all whom You have given Him [to be His--permanently and forever]. |
Bible Question:
First, I am thankful to find such a forum as this, where God's word is held in it's proper regard. I firmly believe that comparing scripture with scripture is the single best method of Bible interpretation, but this one has me stumped. In my studies in John, I don't find the significance of the use of the third person, in this and related verses, by Jesus. "As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him." Is there a significance or is it a peculiarity of the translation? Thanks for your input. |
Bible Answer: Hi pkbldr Asure has given you a good answer, but I have 2 more cents for the kitty. Look at the beginning of the 1st. verse up to the actual prayer. They tell you that Jesus is not speaking, it is John recounting the event. John 17 1.) (Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said), "Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, Vintage68 |