Bible Verses About "What Is Eternal Life in the Bible"
Eternal life is the gift of knowing God and Jesus Christ personally — a quality of life that begins at conversion and continues forever in fellowship with God.
Eternal life is the gift of knowing God and Jesus Christ personally — a quality of life that begins at conversion and continues forever in fellowship with God.
"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)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Eternal Life in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
"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."
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
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