Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on John 17:2

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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).

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