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John 5:22

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 5:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;
John 5:22 — American Standard Version

Context — John 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner.
20For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel.
21For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.
22For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;
23that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him.
24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.
25Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the Father judgeth no man, etc.] That is, without the Son; which is another proof of their equality: for that he does judge is certain; he is the Judge of the whole earth; he is God that judgeth in the earth, or governs the world with his Son, who works together in the affairs of providence: he judged and condemned the old world, but not without his Son, who by his Spirit, or in his divine nature, went and preached to the spirits now in prison, then disobedient in the times of Noah; he judged and condemned Sodom and Gomorrah, but not without the Son; for Jehovah the Son rained, from Jehovah the Father, fire and brimstone upon those cities, and consumed them; he judged the people of…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the Father judgeth no man, &c.--rather, "For neither doth the Father judge any man," implying that the same "thing was meant in the former verse of the quickening of the dead"--both acts being done, not by the Father and the Son, as though twice done, but by the Father through the Son as His voluntary Agent. all judgment--judgment in its most comprehensive sense, or as we should say, all administration.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Judgeth no man - Jesus in these verses is showing his “equality with God.” He affirmed John 5:17 that he had the same power over the Sabbath that his Father had; in John 5:19, that he did the same things as the Father; in John 5:21 particularly that he had the same power to raise the dead. He now adds that God has given him the authority to “judge” men. The Father pronounces judgment on no one. This office he has committed to the Son. The power of judging the world implies ability to search the heart, and omniscience to understand the motives of all actions. This is a work which none but a divine being can do, and it shows, therefore, that the Son is equal to the Father. Hath committed ... -…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For neither doth the Father judge - Not without the Son: but he doth judge by that man whom he hath ordained, Act 17:31. John 5:23”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“5:22 In addition to giving life, Jesus claimed the absolute authority to judge, which belongs to God alone.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 5:27, Joh 3:35, Joh 17:2; Psa 9:7, Psa 9:8, Psa 50:3-6, Psa 96:13, Psa 98:9; Ecc 11:9, Ecc 12:14; Mat 11:27; Mat 16:27, 25:31-46, Mat 28:18; Act 10:42, Act 17:31; Rom 2:16, Rom 14:10-12; Co2 5:10; Th2 1:7-10; Ti2 4:1; Pe1 4:5; Rev 20:11, Rev 20:12 John 5:23”
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