What does John 17:15 mean?

John 17:15 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 17:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

14I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

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

17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

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