KJV ORIGINAL
They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They don't belong to this world's system, just like I don't belong to this world's system.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You're citizens of a different kingdom, don't let this world define you.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Chapter 17, Jesus is praying to God the Father for His disciples during His final hours before crucifixion, as part of His farewell discourse. This verse highlights the spiritual separation of believers from the world's systems and values, mirroring Jesus' own detachment from worldly affairs in the context of first-century Jewish and Roman culture. It reflects the ongoing biblical theme of God's people being distinct in a fallen world.
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