John 17:20

But it is not only for them that I am interceding, but also for those who believe in me through their message,

Open English Bible (UK)

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

19And it is for their sakes that I am consecrating myself, so that they also may be truly consecrated.

21that they all may be one – that as you, Father, are in union with us – and so the world may believe that you have sent me as your messenger.

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Cross References

Acts 2:41So those who accepted his teaching were baptised, and about three thousand people joined the disciples on that day alone.

Romans 15:18For I will not dare to speak of anything but what Christ has done through me to win the obedience of the Gentiles –

Ephesians 4:11And he it is who gave to the church apostles, prophets, missionaries, 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 →

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