John 17:3

And the eternal life is this – to know you the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent as your messenger.

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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

2even as you gave him power over all humanity, so that he should give eternal life to everyone you have given him.

4I have honored you on earth by completing the work which you have given me to do;

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Cross References

Psalms 9:10Well may they trust you who know your name, for those who seek you, you never abandon.

Mark 9:37“Anyone who, for the sake of my name, welcomes even a little child like this is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming not me, but him who sent me as his messenger.”

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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