John 5:26-27

The Authority of the Son

²⁶ _y For as the Father has life in himself, _z so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. ²⁷ And he _a has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.

1. Cross References
   John 6:57
   As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me.
   
2. Cross References
   John 1:4
   In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
   John 17:2
   Since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
   
3. Cross References
   John 5:22
   The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.