John 17:2

“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, etc.] All men, in distinction from angels; and these as fallen, as weak, frail, sinful, and mortal creatures; men of every nation, Jew or Gentile, and of every character, elect or non-elect: not but that he has also a power over angels; nor is his power over men limited to their “flesh” or bodies, but reaches to their spirits or souls also: which power is a governing, disposing, and judicial one; he rules them with a sceptre of righteousness, he disposes of them in providence as he pleases, and will judge them at the last day: and this is a power that is “given” him by his Father, and is not that original power over all things he has as God, and…”

“given--gavest him power over all flesh--(See on Mat 11:27; Mat 28:18-20). give eternal life to as many as, &c.--literally, "to all that which thou hast given him." (See on Joh 6:37-40).”

“As thou hast given him power - It was on the ground of this power given to Christ that the apostles were commanded to go and teach all nations. See the notes at Matthew 28:18-19. All flesh - All men, Matthew 24:22; Luke 3:6. That he should give eternal life - See the notes at John 5:24. To as many as thou hast given him - See the notes at John 10:16; John 6:37. To all on whom the Father has purposed to bestow the blessings of redemption through his Son. God has a plan in all he does, extending to men as well as to other objects. One part of his plan was that the atonement of Christ should not be in vain. Hence he promised him that he should see of the travail of his soul and should be…”

“As thou hast given him power over all flesh - This answers to glorify thy Son. That he may give eternal life, &c. - This answers to that thy Son may glorify thee. To all whom thou hast given him - To all believers. This is a clear proof that Christ designed his sacrifice should avail for all: yea, that all flesh, every man, should partake of everlasting life. For as the Father had given him power over all flesh, so he gave himself a ransom for all. John 17:3”

“17:2 All authority has been placed in Jesus’ hands (3:35); he can give eternal life as only God can (3:15; 5:21, 25-26).”

“As: Joh 3:35, Joh 5:21-29; Psa 2:6-12, Psa 110:1; Dan 7:14; Mat 11:27, Mat 28:18; Co1 15:25; Eph 1:20; Phi 2:10; Heb 1:2, Heb 2:8, Heb 2:9; Pe1 3:22 give: Joh 17:24, Joh 4:14, Joh 6:27, Joh 6:54-57, Joh 10:28, Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26; Rom 6:23; Col 3:3, Col 3:4; Ti1 1:16; Jo1 1:2, Jo1 2:25, Jo1 5:20; Jde 1:21 many: Joh 6:37, Joh 6:39, Joh 10:29 John 17:3”