John 17:3

This is eternal life: That they know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

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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

2just as you gave him authority over all flesh so that he would give eternal life to everyone whom you have given him.

4I glorified you on the earth. I have finished the work that you have given me to do.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father, and serve him with your whole heart and a willing spirit. Do this because Yahweh searches all hearts and understands every motivation of everyone's thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

Psalms 9:10Those who know your name trust in you, 1 for you, Yahweh, do not abandon those who seek you. 1

Isaiah 53:11After the suffering of his life, he will see light and be satisfied by his knowledge. + 53:11 Instead of After the suffering of his life , some modern versions have From the suffering of his life he will see the result . 1 My righteous servant will justify many; he will bear their iniquities. + 53:11 Many modern versions supply light . Some modern versions have By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many . 1

Jeremiah 9:23Yahweh says this, “Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom, 1 or the warrior in his might. Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches. 1

Jeremiah 31:33This is the covenant 2 that I will establish with the house of Israel 1 after these days 2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. 1 I will place my law within them 2 and will write it on their heart, 1 for I will be their God, 2 and they will be my people. 1

Mark 9:37“Whoever receives such a child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, does not receive me but the one 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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