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John 17:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 17:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 17:3
Jesus defines eternal life: 'And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent' (haute de estin he aionios zoe hina ginoskosin se ton monon alethinon theon kai hon apesteilas Iesoun Christon). Eternal life (zoe aionios) is not merely endless existence but knowing (ginoskosin) God. The verb ginosko indicates experiential, intimate knowledge, not mere intellectual awareness. The description 'the only true God' (ton monon alethinon theon) affirms monotheism - one genuine God exists. Critically, Jesus includes knowing Himself: 'and Jesus C...
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Cross-References for John 17:3
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“and has given us an understanding”
“that God gave to us eternal life”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“but that the world should be saved through him.”
“the world hasn't known you”
“Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain”
“Have I been with you such a long time, and do you not know me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father. How do you say, 'Show us the Father?',Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?,,,,,,,,”
“{TR reads neighbor instead of fellow citizen} and every man his brother”
“and the spirit of error.”
“Solomon my son”