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“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3
John 17:3 (KJV) speaks to eternal life, intimacy with God, and salvation — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25
Common questions
What does John 17:3 mean?
In the King James Version, John 17:3 reads: "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." The verse speaks to eternal life, intimacy with God, and salvation. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 17 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 17:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." is John 17:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 17.
What are some related Bible verses to John 17:3?
Verses that sit beside John 17:3 include 1 John 5:11, John 5:24, and John 6:47. Reading them alongside John 17:3 deepens the theme of eternal life.
How can I pray with John 17:3?
Read John 17:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.