John 17:2

John 17:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2just as You gave Him authority over all 17:2 Lit fleshmankind, so that 17:2 Lit everything that You have given Him, to them He mayto all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

2even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2Just as You have given Him power and authority over all mankind, [now glorify Him] so that He may give eternal life 17:2 A reference to election or predestination. Also see John 6:39; 17:6, 9, 24; Acts 13:48; Rom 8:29-33; Eph 1:3-6; 2 Thess 2:13; 1 Pet 1:2.to all whom You have given Him [to be His—permanently and forever].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2For You granted Him authority over all people,17:2 Literally all flesh so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2You gave him authority over all people. He gives eternal life to all those you have given him.

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