Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 5:26 in English Standard Version "For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself." Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. Joh 6:57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. Joh 17:2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.