They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. See the notes at John 17:6-9; and at John 15:18-19. This is reiterated here to pave the way for the prayer which follows:
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John 17:16
16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.