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John 17:16

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. These words are repeated from Joh 17:14, where they are given as a reason of the world's hatred to them; and here, as showing that they are…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 17:11-16

After the general pleas with which Christ recommended his disciples to his Father's care follow the particular petitions he puts up for them; and, 1. They all relate to spiritual blessings in heavenly…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

They are not … world What was stated in Joh 17:17 as the reason for the world's hatred is repeated here as the introduction to a new and more definite petition; not merely protection, but…

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