KJV ORIGINAL
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm not asking you to pull them out of this world completely, but please protect them from all the evil that's out there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus didn't pray for us to escape life, but to stay safe while we're living it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 17, Jesus is praying to God the Father during the Last Supper, just before His arrest and crucifixion. He is interceding for His disciples, emphasizing that they must remain in the world to fulfill their mission, but He asks for divine protection from evil influences. This prayer reflects the tension between the believers' earthly responsibilities and the spiritual dangers they face in a hostile environment.
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