John 12:50

And I know that his commandment is eternal life. So whatever I speak, I speak as the Father has told me."

John 17:3

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

Philippians 3:8

In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but 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 eternal life. So whatever I speak, I speak as the Father has told me."
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Philippians 3:8
In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,