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In a discussion on Calvinism
someone asked me about
John 17:9,
where Jesus tells His Father,
"I do not pray for the world,
but for those who You
have given me"

ThisPerson used it in support
of the view that some are
born to be saved while
others are not

Why did Jesus say that?

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John 17 is divided into 3 parts. In John 17:1-5
Jesus prayed for Himself.
John 17:6-19
was meant for his disciples,
which is why He said
He wasn't praying for
the world in verse 9.

In John 17:20-26
He prayed for all believers.

In John 17:20
the Lord said He was praying
for " those who will believe
in Me. "

The Greek word translated
believe means
to place their trust in Him.

It comes from a root
that means to be persuaded
and implies choice,
not predestination.

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