Note 97 at Jn. 17:9: Jesus is not praying for the unbelievers. This is not because He doesn't love them. He sacrificed His life for them. There is no greater love than that (Jn. 15:13). He has done everything for them that He can or will do until they receive His gift of salvation. Jesus' ministry, now that He is back with the Father, is to appear in the presence of God, making intercession for us (Heb. 7:25; 9:24).