John 17:15
“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.”
What does John 17:15 mean?
John 17:15 (KJV) says, "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil." This verse is part of a longer prayer that Jesus is offering to God the Father on behalf of his disciples, just before he is arrested and…
Read full commentaryDevotionalGuarded in the Midst of Trials: A Reflection on John 17:15
In the poignant prayer of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, chapter 17, we encounter profound truths about the nature of our existence as followers of Christ. The verse that stands out is John 17:15: "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne today, I am humbled by Your presence and the boundless love that You have for us, Your children. In John 17:15, Your Word states, "I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the…
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