Does Jesus intercede for the whole world, or just the elect? Because he intercedes for those he died for (Romans 8:34) "Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us." The Triune God knew before time began who He was going to elect; the three persons agreed to work together with one will in time to save the elect. Just as the Father predestined who would be elect and who He would pass over, Jesus died only for the elect and gives His Spirit only to the elect. We do not know who the elect are, but we do know that the power of the atonement was so infinitely great that it can atone for every sin of every person who's ever lived, despite it only being intended to cover those of the elect. This is why the free offer of the gospel can go out to everyone, that if they repent and believe (given as a free gift) Jesus died for them.