John 17:2
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Cross-reference
In John 17:6, the 'whom you have given me' are those who kept the word — the same recipients of eternal life mentioned here.
John 11:26 promises that believers in Jesus will never die—parallels the eternal life given to those the Father has given him in John 17:2.
John 11:25 declares Jesus is the resurrection and the life, the source of eternal life he grants in John 17:2.
In John 10:29, the Father gives believers to Jesus and no one can snatch them — the same secure gift leading to eternal life.
John 10:28 has Jesus directly stating he gives eternal life and guarantees security—clearly echoes the gift of eternal life in John 17:2.
In John 3:35, the Father has given all things into the Son's hand—the same authority over all flesh Jesus refers to here.
John 6:54-57 teaches that feeding on Christ brings eternal life, reinforcing the gift of eternal life Jesus gives in John 17:2.
In John 5:21-29, Jesus says the Son gives life to whom He wishes—the same authority to grant eternal life He mentions here.
In John 6:39, Jesus loses none of those given by the Father — securing the eternal life He gives them in John 17:2.
John 6:27 explicitly says the Son of Man gives food that endures to eternal life, sealed by the Father—directly parallels the authority to give eternal life in John 17:2.
In John 6:37, all the Father gives to Jesus come to Him — the same group given to Jesus in John 17:2 who receive eternal life.
In John 5:26, the Father grants the Son to have life in himself—the basis for giving eternal life here.
In John 14:6, Jesus declares himself the only way to the Father — the exclusive channel for the eternal life He gives here.
In John 13:3, the Father has given all things into Jesus' hands — directly parallel to the authority over all flesh here.
In John 6:40, the Father's will is that believers have eternal life through the Son—same gift of eternal life to those given here.
In John 5:22, the Father entrusts all judgment to the Son—parallel to the Son's authority over all people here.
In John 3:15, belief in the Son brings eternal life—the same gift of eternal life through the Son here.
John 4:14 presents Jesus giving living water that wells up to eternal life—parallels the gift of eternal life Jesus grants in John 17:2.
In John 16:15, Jesus claims all the Father has is his — reinforcing the shared authority underlying the power to give eternal life.
Daniel 7:14 prophesies the Son of Man given dominion over all peoples — this verse shows its fulfillment in Jesus' authority.
In Colossians 3:4, Christ is called 'your life' — echoing the eternal life Jesus gives to those given Him in John 17:2.
1 Peter 3:22 declares all powers subjected to Christ at God's right hand—directly mirrors the authority over all flesh given to Jesus in John 17:2.
In 1 John 1:2, eternal life that was with the Father is manifested in Christ — the same life Jesus gives in John 17:2.
In 1 John 5:20, Jesus is called 'the true God and eternal life' — the very source of the life He gives in John 17:2.
Psalm 2:6-12 depicts the Messiah receiving the nations as his inheritance — the authority over all people Jesus receives here.
Matthew 28:18 echoes this authority given to Jesus after resurrection — the Great Commission flows from it.
Matthew 11:27 declares that the Father has handed all things over to Jesus — reinforcing the same divine delegation of authority.
In Luke 5:24, Jesus claims authority to forgive sins—parallel to his authority here to give eternal life.
In Acts 3:15, Jesus is called the Author of life — the same source of eternal life He is empowered to give here.
In Luke 10:22, the Father has committed all things to the Son—same 'all authority' theme as here.
In 1 Corinthians 15:45, Christ is the life-giving spirit — directly corresponding to His role here of giving eternal life.
1 John 5:11 explicitly states that eternal life is in God's Son, directly affirming Jesus' claim to give eternal life to all the Father has given him.
Matthew 19:16 asks what deed earns eternal life — contrasting with John 17:2 where eternal life is a gift given by Jesus to those the Father gives him.
Hebrews 2:8 states that everything is put in subjection under Christ — the comprehensive authority Jesus holds to give eternal life.
Hebrews 2:9 shows Jesus crowned with glory and honor, tasting death for everyone—echoes the authority over all flesh and the giving of eternal life in John 17:2.
In Jude 1:21, believers wait for mercy leading to eternal life — the same eternal life Jesus bestows on His own.
In 1 John 2:25, eternal life is the promise made to believers — matching the gift Jesus grants to those given Him.
2 Peter 1:3 reveals that divine power grants all things for life through knowledge of God, echoing Jesus' authority to give eternal life.
Hebrews 1:2 identifies the Son as heir of all things — the scope of his inheritance matches the authority over all people here.
In Titus 1:2, eternal life is promised by God before time — the same life Jesus is authorized to give here.
Philippians 2:10 envisions every knee bowing to Jesus — the universal homage owed to the one given authority over all people.
Ephesians 1:20 shows God raising Christ and seating him at his right hand — the exalted position underlying his authority.
1 Corinthians 15:25 describes Jesus' reign until all enemies are subdued — the ongoing exercise of the authority given here.
Romans 6:23 contrasts death with eternal life as God's gift in Christ—parallels the gift of eternal life Jesus gives in John 17:2.