John 12:50

and I know that what he hath committed to me is everlasting life. What I speak therefore, I speak as the Father hath directed me.

John 17:3

And this is the everlasting life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou didst send.

Philippians 3:8

Nay more, I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as 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 what he hath committed to me is everlasting life. What I speak therefore, I speak as the Father hath directed me.
John 17:3
And this is the everlasting life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou didst send.
Philippians 3:8
Nay more, I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as refuse, that I may gain Christ,