John 17:9

Translations

Modern

I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

Traditional

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

Literal

I ask concerning them. I do not ask concerning the world, but concerning those whom You have given to Me, for they are Yours.

Latin

Ego pro eis rogo; non pro mundo rogo, sed pro his quos dedisti mihi: quia tui sunt:

Interlinear

Greek

English

I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

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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John 17:6
I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
John 17:20
I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,
1 John 2:1–2
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
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And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—
John 16:26–27
In that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
Revelation 20:15
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And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain.
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Glorification Intercession of Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Mediate, Mediator Prayer Presence of God Son of God

Topics

Holiness is the Result of Union with Christ Intercessory Prayer: Christ Set an Example of Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Prayer: However, See Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning

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