John 17:3

This is eternal life, that they may know yoʋ, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom yoʋ have sent.

Text-Critical English NT

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

2just as yoʋ have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to everyone yoʋ have given him.

4I have glorified yoʋ on earth. I have completed the work yoʋ have given me to do.

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Cross References

Mark 9:37“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me; and whoever receives 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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