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For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
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A Declaration of Deity
Commentators explain that having "life in himself" means possessing an original, underived source of life—a quality unique to God. Unlike humans, whose life is derived from God, Jesus shares this divine attribute with the Father. This is a profound declaration of Jesus's deity, showing He has the inherent power to create and restore life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the Father has life. God is the source of all life. He is therefore called the living God, in opposition to idols which have n…
In himself (εν εαυτω). The Living God possesses life wholly in himself and so he has bestowed this power of life to the Son as alr…
19th Century
Anglican
Has He given to the Son.—Better, gave He to the Son also.
Life in himself.—The Son has spoken of …
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Baptist
Christ as Mediator did the will of the Father, and yet also did his own will, for his will was always the same as his Father's.
We do not have inherent life within ourselves, for our life is derived from others. Again Jesus claimed deity by saying he was not dependent on ano…
16th Century
Protestant
For as the Father has life in himself. He shows from where his voice derives such efficacy; namely, that he is the fountain of life
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as the Father has life in himself Is the living God, the fountain of life, and is the author of life to all livi…
Our Lord declared His authority and character, as the Messiah. The time had come when the dead would hear His voice, as the Son of God, and live. O…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord has shown that he had the power to give life and to judge, and he explained each by its effect. Here he shows how each of…
