John 17:17
Make them holy by the truth; your word is truth.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
In Context
16They are not of the world, just as I'm not of the world.
18Just as you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.
Cross References
Psalms 12:6What the Lord says is trustworthy, as pure as silver refined seven times in a furnace.
Psalms 119:9How does a young person remain pure? By following what you say.
Psalms 119:104I gain understanding from what you say, so I hate any way of life that's just a lie.
Psalms 119:151But you, Lord, are close beside me; all your commandments are true.
Luke 8:11This is the meaning of the illustration: The seed is God's word.
John 8:32You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Matthew Henry on John 17:12-17
Christ's Intercessory Prayer. 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled… Read the whole commentary →