John 17:3

"And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

Montgomery 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

2"since thou hast given him authority over all mankind, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him.

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

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Cross References

Mark 9:37"Whoever in my name receives one such little child, 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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