John 17:16
“They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.”

What does John 17:16 mean?
John 17:16 (KJV) states: "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." This verse comes from the chapter known as the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, where Jesus prays to the Father on behalf of his disciples. In this prayer, Jesus speaks about the nature of the…
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O Gracious and Loving Father, As we come before You in this moment of prayer, we pause to meditate on Your Word, reflecting on the profound truth found in John 17:16, where it is written, "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." Lord, we acknowledge that as…
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