John 5:19-30 - The Authority Of The Son
19 So Jesus made this further reply: "In truth I tell you, the Son can do nothing of himself; he does only what he sees the Father doing; whatever the Father does, the Son does also. 20 For the Father loves his Son, and shows him everything that he is doing; and he will show him still greater things--so that you will be filled with wonder. 21 For, just as the Father raises the dead and gives them Life, so also the Son gives Life to whom he pleases. 22 The Father himself does not judge any man, but has 'entrusted the work of judging entirely to his Son,' 23 So that all men may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son fails to honor the Father who sent him.
24 In truth I tell you that he who listens to my Message and believes him who sent me, has Immortal Life, and does not come under condemnation, but has already passed out of Death into Life.
25 In truth I tell you that a time is coming, indeed it is already here, when the Dead will listen to the voice of the Son of God, and when those who listen will live. 26 For, just as the Father has inherent Life within him, so also he has granted to the Son to have inherent Life within him; 27 And, because he is Son of Man, he has also given him authority to act as judge. 28 Do not wonder at this; for the time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice, 29 And will come out--those who have done good rising to Life, and those who have lived evil lives rising for condemnation.
30 I can do nothing of myself; I judge as I am taught; and the judgment that I give is just, because my aim is not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.