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John 17:2
even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
John 17:2 · World English Bible
John 17:2 in other translations
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.
even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
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In context
1 Jesus said these things, then lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also glorify you;
2 even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
3 This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
4 I glorified you on the earth. I have accomplished the work which you have given me to do.
5 Now, Father, glorify me with your own self with the glory which I had with you before the world existed.
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