John 5:22
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατὴρ
the Father
G3962
πατὴρ
the Father
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
4 of 13
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
οὐδένα
no man
G3762
οὐδένα
no man
Strong's:
G3762
Word #:
6 of 13
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
ἀλλὰ
but
G235
ἀλλὰ
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κρίσιν
judgment
G2920
κρίσιν
judgment
Strong's:
G2920
Word #:
9 of 13
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
δέδωκεν
hath committed
G1325
δέδωκεν
hath committed
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
11 of 13
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
Cross References
John 5:27And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.Acts 17:31Because 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.Acts 10:42And 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.Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.John 9:39And 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.2 Corinthians 5:10For 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.2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;Romans 2:16In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.John 17:2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.Psalms 96:13Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Historical Context
Old Testament presents God as judge; Jesus claims this role for Himself. Acts 17:31 confirms: God 'will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained.' The Son's judgment is the Father's judgment executed—another evidence of divine unity.
Questions for Reflection
- Why has the Father committed all judgment to the Son?
- How does knowing Jesus is Judge affect your response to His offer of life?
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Analysis & Commentary
'For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son.' The Father has delegated all judgment to the Son. This is not absence of divine judgment but its execution through the Son. The one who gives life also pronounces judgment. Those who reject His life-giving word face His judicial sentence. Judgment is inseparable from the revelation they've received.