John 17:3

and this is eternal life, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent, Jesus, the Messiah.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that with regard to all those whom thou hast given him, he should give to them eternal life:

4I have glorified thee upon earth: I have completed the work which thou gavest me to perform.

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Cross References

Mark 9:37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that 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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