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John 5:27

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And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
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  1. Acts 10:42Rank 1 from verse 27
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    42And 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.

  2. Acts 17:31Rank 2 from verse 27
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    31Because 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.

  3. John 5:22Rank 3 from verse 27
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    22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

  4. 1 Corinthians 15:25Rank 4 from verse 27
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    25For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

  5. 1 Peter 3:22Rank 5 from verse 27
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    22Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

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John 5:27

COMBINED MEANING

authority

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1. The right or power to command, rule, judge, speak, or act. 2. A position or exercise of such rule or power.

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COMBINED MEANING

execute

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To carry out, perform, or put into effect, especially a judgment or command.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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26For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

27And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

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28Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

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