John 17:19
For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
In Context
18As you sent me into the world, even so I have sent them into the world.
20Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who trust in me through their word,
Cross References
Numbers 7:15one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;
John 17:17+ 17:17 (17-19) MP: “By his stripes we are healed / made whole.” Messiah’s atonement brings wholeness and healing to those in association with him. (This healing could be physical, spiritual or both). (Is 53:5d) Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
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 →