John 17:3

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

2As thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that he might give life eternal to as many as thou hast given him.

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

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Cross References

Mark 9:37Whoever receiveth one in my name, like this child, he receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth not me only, 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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