John 17:3

And this is life eternal, that they might know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Revised King James 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

2Since you have given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him.

4I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work which you gave me to do.

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Cross References

Mark 9:37Whoever shall receive one child such as this in my name, receives me: and whoever shall receive me, does not receive 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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