John 5:27 kjv
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
John 5:27 nkjv
and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.
John 5:27 niv
And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.
John 5:27 esv
And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.
John 5:27 nlt
And he has given him authority to judge everyone because he is the Son of Man.
John 5 27 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 5:26 | "For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself," | John 5:26 (Grants life) |
| John 5:22 | "For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son," | John 5:22 (Judgment) |
| Matthew 28:18 | "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.'" | Matt 28:18 (All authority) |
| Acts 10:42 | "He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that it is He who was appointed by God to be Judge of the living and the dead." | Acts 10:42 (Judge appointed) |
| Romans 14:10 | "But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ." | Rom 14:10 (Judgment seat) |
| 1 Corinthians 4:5 | "Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God." | 1 Cor 4:5 (Until Lord comes) |
| 2 Corinthians 5:10 | "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad." | 2 Cor 5:10 (Appear before Christ) |
| 2 Timothy 4:1 | "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom:" | 2 Tim 4:1 (Judge living and dead) |
| 1 Peter 4:5 | "They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead." | 1 Peter 4:5 (Account to Judge) |
| Revelation 19:11 | "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war." | Rev 19:11 (Judges in righteousness) |
| Genesis 18:25 | "Far be it from You to do such a thing and put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?" | Gen 18:25 (Judge of all the earth) |
| Psalm 96:13 | "Sing before Him, all the earth! Say among the nations, 'The LORD reigns; Indeed the world is firmly established, it will not be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.'" | Psalm 96:13 (Judges peoples) |
| John 3:17 | "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." | John 3:17 (Not to condemn) |
| John 12:47 | "And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world." | John 12:47 (Did not come to judge world) |
| John 8:15 | "I judge no one." | John 8:15 (Judge no one) |
| John 8:16 | "And yet if I do judge, My judgment is righteous, because I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me." | John 8:16 (Judgment righteous) |
| John 3:35 | "The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand." | John 3:35 (Given all things) |
| Psalm 2:6-8 | "Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion. ... Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession." | Psalm 2:6-8 (Given nations) |
| Daniel 7:13-14 | "I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed." | Daniel 7:13-14 (Given dominion and kingdom) |
John 5 verses
John 5 27 Meaning
Jesus is stating that the Father has given Him the authority to judge. This authority is not something Jesus seized or acquired independently, but rather it is a delegated authority given to Him by the Father. This highlights Jesus' unique relationship with the Father and His ultimate role in divine judgment.
John 5 27 Context
This verse is part of Jesus' discourse with the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem at the Feast of the Tabernacles (John 5). In the preceding verses (John 5:19-23), Jesus asserts His intimate relationship with the Father and His authority to perform miracles, mirroring the Father's own work. He states that whatever the Father does, the Son also does, and that the Father will show the Son greater works, which will cause the Jewish leaders to marvel. This teaching about His divine authority and connection to the Father culminates in the assertion in verse 27, emphasizing His appointed role as the ultimate Judge, a role entrusted to Him by the Father. This declaration challenges the authority of the religious leaders and underscores Jesus' unique divine commission.
John 5 27 Word Analysis
And (Greek: καί, kai): A conjunction connecting phrases or clauses, here linking the bestowal of life-giving power to the authority of judgment.
He (Greek: αὐτῷ, autō): Refers to the Son, Jesus Christ.
has granted (Greek: ἔδωκεν, edōken): Perfect tense, indicating a completed action with a continuous result. The Father has given, and that gift remains. This is a key verb in John's Gospel, emphasizing that Jesus' authority and abilities are gifts from the Father (e.g., John 3:35, 6:37, 10:29).
Him (Greek: αὐτῷ, autō): Refers to the Son, Jesus Christ, again.
authority (Greek: ἐξουσίαν, exousian): This word denotes delegated power, legitimate right, or jurisdiction. It signifies more than mere ability; it implies the sanctioned right to act.
to execute judgment (Greek: κρίσιν ποιεῖν, krisin poiein): "Krisis" means judgment, decision, or sentence. "Poiein" means to do or to make. The phrase indicates the active process of judging and making judgments. This authority to judge is explicitly given by the Father.
Word group analysis: The phrase "has granted Him authority to execute judgment" establishes the source and nature of Jesus' judicial power. The verb "has granted" emphasizes divine delegation, and "authority" signifies legitimate, not usurped, power. This concept directly aligns with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah and His kingly/judiciary role.
John 5 27 Bonus Section
The authority to judge, linked here to the granting of life (John 5:26), highlights that judgment and salvation are intrinsically connected through Jesus. His judgment is not merely punitive but determinative of who receives eternal life. This theme of divine delegation of authority and roles is prevalent throughout John’s Gospel, emphasizing Jesus' subservience to the Father’s will even as He demonstrates equality in divine attributes and purpose. The term "authority" (exousia) here is critical, distinguishing Jesus' rule and judgment from any earthly or illegitimate power. The authority is inherently righteous because it originates from and is exercised in union with the Father.
John 5 27 Commentary
Jesus clarifies that His judgment is not self-proclaimed but divinely ordained. The Father has given Him the authority to judge, underscoring the Son’s integral connection to the Father’s will and plan. This delegation signifies that Jesus’ judgments are perfectly aligned with divine justice and truth, reflecting the Father's own righteous character. His judgment is both judicial (in terms of legal pronouncements) and salvific (leading to life or condemnation based on one's response to Him). The ultimate authority given to the Son to judge assures believers that divine justice will be fully and perfectly administered through Christ. This also establishes Jesus as the ultimate arbiter of truth and righteousness in the world.