Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 5:22

"For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;" — John 5:22 (ASV)

The Son has been entrusted with the power of judgment. He possesses equal dignity with the Father and shares with him judicial as well as executive authority. Conversely, since the Son is equal in authority, he can rightly claim equal honor with God.