KJV ORIGINAL
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm not just praying for these guys here with me right now, I'm also praying for everyone who's going to believe in me because of what they tell people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was already praying for you before you even knew his name.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 17, Jesus is praying to God the Father in the upper room after the Last Supper, interceding for his disciples and extending his prayer to all future believers. This occurs on the night before his crucifixion, highlighting Jesus' concern for the ongoing spread of the gospel through the apostles' teachings. It reflects the early Christian community's understanding of faith being passed down across generations.
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