John 17:19
and I sanctify myself in their behalf, in order that they may also be sanctified through the truth.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
In Context
18As thou didst send me into the world, I also sent them into the world:
20And I not only pray for these, but also for those believing on me through their word;
Cross References
John 17:17Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.
2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, in order that the grace, overflowing with thanksgiving through many, may abound unto the glory of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of 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 →