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He also gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.
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Our Judge is Human
Multiple commentators highlight that the original Greek emphasizes Jesus judges "because he is a son of man," stressing his shared humanity. God appointed a judge who has experienced our weaknesses and nature. This ensures that the one who determines our eternal destiny is not a distant, cold being, but a compassionate and understanding Savior who is perfectly suited to judge mankind.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Has given him authority. Has appointed him to do this. Has made him to be judge of all. This is represented as being the appointment of th…
Because he is the Son of man (οτ υιος ανθρωπου εστιν). Rather, "because he is a son of man" (note absence of articles and so not a…
19th Century
Anglican
Has given.—As above, gave. The “also” after judgment should be omitted. In these verses, as before, the two relations 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.
The title “Son of Man” has appeared twice previously in this gospel (1:51; 3:14). As the Son of Man Jesus is qualified to judge humanity because he…
16th Century
Protestant
And has given him power. He again repeats that the Father has given him dominion, so that he may have full power over all things in heaven…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And has given him authority to execute judgment also Both in his church and kingdom, in the present state of things,…
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…
