John 17:20-21 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;… I recollect, on one occasion, conversing with a marine, who gave me a good deal of his history. He told me that the most terrible engagement he had ever been in was one between the ship to which he belonged and another English vessel, when, on meeting in the night they mistook each other for enemies. Several persons were wounded, and both vessels were much damaged by the firing. When the day broke, great and painful was the surprise to find the English flag hoisted from both ships. They saluted each other, and wept bitterly together over their mistake. Christians, sometimes, commit the same error. One denomination mistakes another for an enemy; it is night, and they do not recognize one another. What will be their surprise when they see each other in heaven's light I How will they salute each other when better known and understood! (W. Williams.) Parallel Verses KJV: Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;WEB: Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word, |
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