John 17:16

16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.

John 17:16 in Other Translations

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

16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

16 They do not belong to this world any more than I do.

16 They are no more defined by the world Than I am defined by the world.

16 They are not of the world, as I am not of the world.

John 17:16 Meaning and Commentary

John 17:16

They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
] These words are repeated from ( John 17:14 ) , where they are given as a reason of the world's hatred to them; and here, as showing that they are exposed to the evil of it; and in both are used as an argument with his Father, that he would take notice of them, and preserve them.

John 17:16 In-Context

14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.

15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.

16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.

17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.

Cross References

• 1. ver 14