John 17:3 net — Now this is eternal life– that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

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"Now this is eternal life– that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent."

— John 17:3, NET Bible

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John 17 — Context

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Jesus Prays for the Father to Glorify Him When Jesus had finished saying these things, he looked upward to heaven and said,“Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you–

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just as you have given him authority over all humanity, so that he may give eternal life to everyone you have given him.

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Now this is eternal life– that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

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I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

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And now, Father, glorify me at your side with the glory I had with you before the world was created.

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Jesus Prays for the Disciples“I have revealed your name to the men you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed your word.

John 17:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 17:3 say?
John 17:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Now this is eternal life– that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.”
Where is John 17:3 in the Bible?
John 17:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 17, verse 3.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 17:3.
What translation should I read John 17:3 in?
John 17:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 17:3?
John 17:3 reads (NET): “Now this is eternal life– that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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