I pray for them, &c. Literally, I am praying concerning them; concerning the world I am not praying, but concerning them whom, &c. -I," -them," and -the world" are emphatic. -For them who have believed I in turn am praying; for the world I am not praying." On the word here used for -pray" see on John 14:16. Of course this verse does not mean that Christ never prays for unbelievers; John 17:23 and Luke 23:34 prove the contrary; but it is for the chosen few, in return for their allegiance, that He is praying now.

they are thine Although they have been given to the Son.

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