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Jesus’ Concluding Prayer in the Upper RoomJesus—The Way, the Truth, the Life
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just as you have given him authority over all flesh, so that he may give everlasting life to all those whom you have given to him.”—John 17:1, 2.
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Jesus’ Concluding Prayer in the Upper RoomJesus—The Way, the Truth, the Life
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But how comforting is the prospect that Jesus mentions—everlasting life! Having received “authority over all flesh,” Jesus can offer the benefits of his ransom to all mankind. Yet, only some will be so blessed. Why only some? Because Jesus will impart the benefits of his ransom only to those who act in accord with what Jesus next mentions: “This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”—John 17:3.
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