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Of His disciples Christ said, “I have given them Thy word; and ... they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” John 17:14 .

Christ's disciples possess His word and remain distinct from the world's spirit. The paragraph consists almost entirely of a biblical quotation regarding discipleship and spiritual separation from the world.

“Be not conformed to this world,” God bids us; “but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 .

Believers are instructed not to conform to worldly patterns but to experience transformation through mental renewal. The text presents a scriptural injunction concerning spiritual transformation and non-conformity.

“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? ... and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Wherefore

Believers are called to distinct moral separation from unrighteousness, reflecting their identity as the temple of God. The paragraph quotes biblical passages regarding moral boundaries and spiritual identity as God's dwelling place.

“Come out from among them, and be ye separate, ... And touch not the unclean; ... And I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, And ye shall be My sons and daughters, Saith the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 .

Adherents are called to separate from uncleanness, with the divine promise of acceptance and fatherhood. This is a direct scriptural quotation focusing on covenant separation and divine relationship.

“Gather the children.” “Make them know the statutes of God, and His laws.” Joel 2:16 ; Exodus 18:16 .

Children are to be gathered and instructed in the statutes and laws of God. The text contains scriptural instructions regarding the religious education of children.

“Put My name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.” Numbers 6:27 .

Placing God's name upon His people invokes His blessing. This paragraph cites a biblical verse concerning divine blessing associated with God's name.

“And all the peoples of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of Jehovah.” Deuteronomy 28:10 , A.R.V.

Peoples of the earth will recognize that God's people are identified by the name of Jehovah. The text is a biblical quotation highlighting the public visibility of God's covenant people.

“The remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people As a dew from the Lord, As the showers upon the grass, That tarrieth not for man, Nor waiteth for the sons of men.” Micah 5:7 .

God's remnant among many peoples will operate as a refreshing, spontaneous blessing akin to dew and showers upon the grass. The paragraph uses poetic biblical imagery to describe the spiritual influence of a remnant.