John 17:15

Translations

Modern

I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

Traditional

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Literal

I do not ask that You would take them out of the world, but that You would keep them from evil.

Latin

Non rogo ut tollas eos de mundo, sed ut serves eos a malo.

Original

Greek

English

I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

Notes

John 17:9–19

Jesus prayed for his disciples, who must continue his work after his departure.

John 17:1–26

This chapter contains the longest prayer of Jesus. People often refer to it as the "high priestly prayer." The prayer shows the deepest concerns and purposes of Jesus.

This prayer concludes his last words that began at 13:31. Jesus expressed his own concerns to his Father (17:1–8). He then expressed concerns for the church and its future (17:9–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night Jesus’ Prayers The World

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Psalm 121:7
The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
1 John 5:18
We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
1 Chronicles 4:10
And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
Galatians 1:4
…who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
Luke 11:4
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
Isaiah 38:18–19
For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.
Psalm 30:9
“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
Philippians 1:20–26
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Luke 8:38–39
The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Glossary

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Topics

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John 17:15

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