John 12:50

And I know his orders mean eternal life. Therefore when I speak, I speak as the Father has told me."

John 17:3

And this is eternal life, that they know thee, the only real God, and him whom thou hast sent, even Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:8

indeed I count anything a loss, compared to the supreme value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything (I count it all the veriest refuse) in order to 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 his orders mean eternal life. Therefore when I speak, I speak as the Father has told me."
John 17:3
And this is eternal life, that they know thee, the only real God, and him whom thou hast sent, even Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:8
indeed I count anything a loss, compared to the supreme value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything (I count it all the veriest refuse) in order to gain Christ