John 5:22

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

For {G1063}{G3761} the Father {G3962} judgeth {G2919} no man {G3762}, but {G235} hath committed {G1325} all {G3956} judgment {G2920} unto the Son {G5207}:

The Father does not judge anyone but has entrusted all judgment to the Son,

Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,

For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;

Commentary

John 5:22 (KJV) declares a profound truth about the divine authority of Jesus Christ, stating, "For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son." This verse is central to understanding Jesus' role in salvation and final accountability.

Context

This statement by Jesus comes amidst a significant discourse following His healing of a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath (John 5:8-9). This act, and Jesus' subsequent claim of equality with God the Father, provoked hostility from the Jewish leaders. In response, Jesus explains His unique relationship with the Father, emphasizing that He does nothing of Himself but only what He sees the Father do (John 5:19). He asserts His power to give life (John 5:21), setting the stage for His authority in judgment.

Key Themes

  • Divine Authority of Jesus: The verse unequivocally asserts Jesus' unparalleled authority, not just to perform miracles or give life, but to execute divine judgment. This is a role traditionally attributed solely to God, underscoring Jesus' full deity.
  • Delegation of Judgment: It highlights a key aspect of the relationship within the Godhead: the Father, in His infinite wisdom, has entrusted the entire process of judgment to the Son. This delegation signifies the Father's absolute trust and the Son's perfect qualification for this weighty task.
  • Jesus as the Ultimate Judge: By committing "all judgment" to the Son, the Father establishes Jesus as the ultimate arbiter of humanity's destiny. This means every individual will ultimately stand before Christ.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "judgeth" is krinล, which encompasses not only the act of condemning but also discerning, evaluating, and separating. It signifies a comprehensive process of determining guilt or innocence, and assigning destiny. The word "committed" comes from didลmi, meaning "to give," "to grant," or "to entrust," emphasizing a deliberate and authoritative transfer of responsibility from the Father to the Son.

Reflection and Application

This verse has profound implications for understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ. It reveals that Jesus is not merely a prophet, a good teacher, or a moral example, but the very one appointed by God to determine the eternal fate of all humanity. For believers, this truth offers comfort, knowing that their Judge is also their Savior (John 3:17). For all people, it underscores the critical importance of one's response to Jesus Christ. Our eternal standing is inextricably linked to how we acknowledge and receive the Son, to whom all judgment has been committed.

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Cross-References

  • John 5:27 (18 votes)

    And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

  • Acts 17:31 (16 votes)

    Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath given assurance unto all [men], in that he hath raised him from the dead.

  • Matthew 28:18 (14 votes)

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:10 (14 votes)

    For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.

  • Acts 10:42 (13 votes)

    And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.

  • John 9:39 (12 votes)

    ยถ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

  • Romans 2:16 (11 votes)

    In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.