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Berean Standard Bible

“For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.”

John 17:2

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John 17 records Jesus' prayer for himself, his disciples and all who will believe. He opens by asking the Father to glorify the Son.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

even as you gave him authority over all flesh, so he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even as you gave him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all those whom you have given to him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

according as You did give to him authority over all flesh, that -- all that You have given to him -- he may give to them life age-during;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como le has dado la potestad de toda carne, para que dé vida eterna á todos los que le diste.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pues tú le has dado autoridad sobre todas las personas para que él les dé vida eterna a todos los que le diste.

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