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John 17:15

I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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Original language & word study

15 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
οὐκoukNotG3756 →
ἐρωτῶerōtōI do askG2065 →
ἵναinathatG2443 →
ἄρῃςarēsYou may takeG142 →
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846 →
ἐκekout ofG1537 →
τοῦtoutheG3588 →
κόσμουkosmouworldG2889 →
ἀλλ᾽all᾽butG235 →
ἵναinathatG2443 →
τηρήσῃςtērēsēsYou may keepG5083 →
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846 →
ἐκekfromG1537 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
πονηροῦ.ponērouevil.G4190 →

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Psalms 121:7The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.1 John 5:18We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’Galatians 1:4who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,1 Chronicles 4:10And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.Luke 11:4And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”Isaiah 38:18–19For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.Jude 1:1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:Philippians 1:20–26I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.Psalms 30:9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?2 Timothy 1:12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.1 Peter 1:5who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.Luke 8:38–39The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,2 Timothy 4:8From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.1 Peter 3:11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

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