John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
In Context
18Just as You sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
20“I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe into me through their word;
Cross References
John 17:17Sanctify them by Your Truth; Your Word is Truth.
2 Corinthians 4:15So all this is for your benefit, so that the grace that has spread through the many may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7Because God did not call us for uncleanness, but by holiness.
Titus 2:14who gave Himself for us, so that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
Matthew Henry on John 17:18-20
Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. The next thing he prayed for for them was that they might be sanctified; not only kept from evil, but made good. I. Here is the petition ( v. 17 ): Sanctify them through thy truth, through thy word, for thy word is truth; it is true—it is truth itself.… Read the whole commentary →