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John 5:22

John 5:22
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the Father judgeth no man,.... That is, without the Son; which is another proof of their equality: for that he does judge is certain; he is the Judge of the whole earth; he is God that judgeth in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Judgeth no man - Jesus in these verses is showing his “equality with God.” He affirmed Joh 5:17 that he had the same power over the Sabbath that his Father had; in Joh 5:19, that he did the same…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Father judgeth no man - This confirms what he had said before, Joh 5:17, Joh 5:19, that the Father acts not without the Son, nor the Son without the Father; their acts are common, their power…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 5:17-30

We have here Christ's discourse upon occasion of his being accused as a sabbath-breaker, and it seems to be his vindication of himself before the sanhedrim, when he was arraigned before them: whether…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For the Father judgeth no man Rather, For not even doth the Father (to Whom judgment belongs) judge any man. The Son therefore has both powers, to make alive whom He will, and to judge: but the second…