Jesus has authority
Matthew 28:18
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
John 5:26-27
26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
John 17:2
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
John 3:35
35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.