John 17:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I've given them your word, and now the world hates them because they don't belong to this world's system — just like I don't belong to it either.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you live by God's truth, don't be surprised when the world pushes back — you're not supposed to fit in perfectly anyway.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to John the apostle, was written to early Christian communities, likely in the late first century CE. It records Jesus's final prayer for his disciples and future believers, expressing his concern for their protection and mission in the world before his crucifixion.

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