John 12:50

And I know that His commandment is life eternal. What things, therefore, I speak, even as My Father hath told Me, so I speak."

John 17:3

And this is the eternal life, that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou didst send.

Philippians 3:8

Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them 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, therefore, I speak, even as My Father hath told Me, so I speak."
John 17:3
And this is the eternal life, that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou didst send.
Philippians 3:8
Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ.