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NASB | John 17:9 "I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 17:9 "I pray for them; I do not pray for the world, but for those You have given Me, because they belong to You; |
Bible Question: Why wouldn't Jesus want all to understand, after all He died for the whole world? |
Bible Answer: "I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me. I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours; and all things that are Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine; and I have been glorified in them." John 17:6-10 Jesus did not die for the whole world, but for those that the Father had given Him, read the whole chapter of John 17. It is well known that there are many who are dyeing in sin, and to perdition; Just look around! It is obvious that God's purpose is not to save the whole world, (as He is sovereign in all things,) If it was his will to save the whole world, they would be saved, but he has made provition for His sheep, who he died for, and who He will keep for all eternity. John |