Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 17:9 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for John 17:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 17 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.”
John 17:9 (KJV)
Commentary on John 17:9
I pray for them (ἐρωτῶ περὶ αὐτῶν, erōtō peri autōn)—Christ makes explicit the scope of His high-priestly intercession. The verb erōtaō indicates intimate request between equals, used elsewhere only of the Son addressing the Father. This is not generic prayer but covenant advocacy.I pray not for the world (οὐ περὶ τοῦ κόσμου ἐρωτῶ)—the κόσμος here means the rebellious system opposed to God, not individual sinners whom Christ came to save (3:16). This verse delimits the scope of His present priestly prayer, not His redemptive work. He intercedes specifically for them which thou hast given me (ὧ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 17:9
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“which are representations of the true”
“he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.”
“and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.”
“that your faith wouldn't fail. You”
“but for those also who believe in me through their word”
“and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
“I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins”
“and he will give you another Counselor”
“that I will pray to the Father for you”
“he was cast into the lake of fire.”