John 12:50

And I know that his commandment is life eternal. What things I speak therefore, as the Father has said to me, so I speak.

John 17:3

And this is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent.

Philippians 3:8

Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

Bible References

The excellency

John 12:50
And I know that his commandment is life eternal. What things I speak therefore, as the Father has said to me, so I speak.
John 17:3
And this is life eternal, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent.
Philippians 3:8
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,