Verse Comparison: John 17:9
American Standard Version
I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom thou hast given me; for they are thine:
Amplified® Bible
I am praying for them. I am not praying (requesting) for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they belong to You.
Contemporary English Version
I am praying for them, but not for those who belong to this world. My followers belong to you, and I am praying for them.
Darby English Version
I demand concerning them; I do not demand concerning the world, but concerning those whom thou hast given me, for they are thine,
Good News Bible
"I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those you gave me, for they belong to you.
International Standard Version
I am asking on their behalf. I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those you gave me, for they are yours.
King James Version
I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
New American Standard Bible
"I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours;
New International Version
I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.
New King James Version
"I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they belong to You;
Young's Literal Translation
`I ask in regard to them; not in regard to the world do I ask, but in regard to those whom Thou hast given to me, because Thine they are,