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John 17:14

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 17:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
John 17:14 — American Standard Version

Context — John 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And I am no more in the world, and these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy name which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we [are].
12While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
13But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.
14I have given them thy word; and the world 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 from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil [one].
16They are not of the world even as I am not of the world.
17Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I have given them thy word, etc.] The Gospel, and a commission and abilities to preach it, and which is a reason of what follows, namely, the world’s hatred of them; because this word is not of men, nor agreeably to carnal reason; it magnifies the grace of God, and destroys boasting in men; it is against the carnal interest, worldly views and lusts of men: and the world hath hated them; the inhabitants of the world, worldly men, such as are what they were when they first came into the world; are under the influence of the god of the world, and led by the spirit of it, and are wholly taken up with the things thereof: the unbelieving Jews are chiefly designed, who bore an implacable hatred to…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I have given them ... - See John 17:8. The world hath hated them ... - John 15:18-21. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“17:14 God’s word, which Jesus had given his disciples, also provides a defense against the world. The Spirit would preserve and recall God’s word in the church (14:26), equipping the church for its encounter with the world.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“given: Joh 17:8 the world: Joh 7:7, Joh 15:18-21; Gen 3:15; Pro 29:27; Zac 11:8; Mat 10:24, Mat 10:25; Pe1 4:4, Pe1 4:5; Jo1 3:12 they: Joh 17:16, Joh 8:23; Jo1 4:5, Jo1 4:6, Jo1 5:19, Jo1 5:20 John 17:15”
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