They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
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John 17:16
John 17:16
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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his Father's care follow the particular petitions he puts up for them;
and, 1. They all relate to spiritual blessings in heavenly things. He…John 17:16John 17:16 · Little Bible — for children and parentsThe repeated contrast concerns allegiance to the world’s rebellion, not withdrawal from ordinary people or treating culture and creation as worthless.
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