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John 17:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm praying for them specifically — not for everyone in the world right now, but for the people you've entrusted to me, because they belong to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus prayed specifically for his followers because God had given them to him to care for.

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