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John 17:9

King James Version (KJV)

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John 17:9

Verse 9 of 26

Scripture focus

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

John 17:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 17:9

Theological / Devotional

I pray for them. The disciples have already been introduced (vs. 6-8); now the prayer for them begins.

Not for the world. That is, at the present time. For the moment Jesus is concentrating upon His disciples. Jesus is not representing the world as outside the pale of His or His Father’s solicitude. God loves the world and freely offers salvation to all (John 3:16; Rev. 22:17). Later Jesus includes in His prayer “them also which shall believe on me through their word” (John 17:20).

Hast given me. See on ch. 6:37.

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