John 17:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

As thou hast given him, х kathoos (G2531) edookas (G1325)] - 'According as thou gavest Him'

Power over all flesh. Compare John 3:35, "The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hand;" Matthew 11:27, "All things are delivered unto Me of My Father;" Matthew 28:18, "All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth."

That he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. The phraseology here is very special: 'That all that which Thou hast given Him, He should give to them eternal life.' On the import of this language and of the whole sentiment expressed by it, see the notes at John 6:37-40, with the corresponding remarks at the close of that section.

John 17:2

2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.