John 17:20
I'm not only praying for them, I'm also praying for those who trust in me because of their message.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
In Context
19I dedicate myself for them so that they may also be truly holy.
Cross References
Acts 2:41Those who accepted what he'd said were baptized, adding about three thousand people to the group of believers that day.
Romans 15:18(I wouldn't dare talk about any of this except as Christ has done it through me), I have led foreigners to obedience through my teaching and demonstration,
Ephesians 4:11The gifts he gave were so that some could be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers,
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 →