John 17:3

Now this is eternal life: That they may know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)

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 hast given him power over all flesh, that he may give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him.

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

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9And thou my son Solomon, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the thoughts of minds. If thou seek him, thou shalt find him: but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

Psalms 9:10And the Lord is become a refuge for the poor: a helper in due time in tribulation. In his net he will bring him down, he will crouch and fall, when he shall have power over the poor.

Isaiah 53:11Because his soul hath laboured, he shall see and be filled: by his knowledge shall this my just servant justify many, and he shall bear their iniquities.

Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the strong man glory in his strength, and let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Jeremiah 31:33But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, after those days, saith the Lord: I will give my law in their bowels, and I will write it in their heart: and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Mark 9:37John answered him, saying: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us: and we forbade him.

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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