John 17:2-3
17:2 a All authority has been placed in Jesus’ hands (3:35 b); he can give eternal life as only God can (3:15 c; 5:21 d, 25-26 e).17:3 f to know you: The Hebrew idea of knowing encompassed experience and intimacy, which for Christians means love for God and obedience to him.
• sent to earth: Jesus originated in heaven and was returning there (17:5 g), so he exercises divine authority as the agent of God.
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