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Joh 17:3. Ἔστιν) is; not merely brings with it.-γινώσκωσι, that they may know) Knowledge in the matter of our salvation is of the greatest moment: Joh 17:26, “The world hath not known Thee, but I have known Thee, and these have known,” etc.-μόνον, the only, the alone) The Son and Holy Spirit are not excluded by this word. Comp. μόνος, ch. Joh 8:9, “Jesus was left alone, and the woman.” But those meant to be excluded are the false gods, with the idolatrous worship of which the world was crowded. And Jesus in this place speaks of Himself, as the Apostle of the Father [ἀπέστειλας: Heb 3:1].-ὃν ἀπέστειλας, whom Thou hast sent) The aspect (relation) under which (the ground upon which) Jesus Christ is to be acknowledged. His being ‘sent,’ presupposes the Son to be one with the Father.-Χριστὸν, Christ) A most open (plain) appellation, which subsequently became altogether prevalent.