For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.
      2. In particular. He proves his equality with the Father, by specifying some of those works which he does that are the peculiar works of God. This is enlarged upon, John 5:21-30; John 5:21-30. He does, and shall do, that which is the peculiar work of God's sovereign dominion and jurisdiction--judging and executing judgment,John 5:22-24; John 5:27. These two are interwoven, as being nearly connected; and what is said once is repeated and inculcated; put both together, and they will prove that Christ said not amiss when he made himself equal with God.