John 17:9

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I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I pray for them. I don’t pray for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.
World English Bible (WEB)
I{G1473} pray{G2065}{(G5719)} for{G4012} them{G846}: I pray{G2065}{(G5719)} not{G3756} for{G4012} the world{G2889}, but{G235} for{G4012} them which{G3739} thou hast given{G1325}{(G5758)} me{G3427}; for{G3754} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} thine{G4674}.
Strong's King James
(9) I ask on their behalf, I don't ask on the world's behalf, rather from those whom You gave Me because they are Yours.
The F.O.G
[9] I am praying specifically for them right now – not for the world at large, but for these precious ones You have given Me, for they belong to You in a special way.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘I ask in regard to them; not in regard to the world do I ask, but in regard to those whom Thou hast given to me, because Thine they are,
Young's Literal Translation

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