'Authority' in the Bible

But as many as received him--to those who believe in his name--he gave to them authority to become children of God,

And he has granted him authority to carry out judgment, because he is the Son of Man.

No one takes it from me, but I lay it down {voluntarily}. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take possession of it again. This commandment I received from my Father."

just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him.

So Pilate said to him, "Will you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you, and I have authority to crucify you?"

Jesus replied to him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it was given to you from above. For this [reason] the one who handed me over to you has greater sin."