John 17:3

And this is the eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou didst send.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

In Context

2as thou gayest him authority over all flesh, that as many as thou hast given to him, to them he should give eternal life.

4I glorified thee on the earth; I finished the work which thou hast given me to do.

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Cross References

Mark 9:37Whoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receives me and whoever shall receive me, receives not me, but him who sent me.

Matthew Henry on John 17:2-6

Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father,… Read the whole commentary →

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