John 17:19
"And for their sakes I dedicate myself, that they also may be thoroughly dedicated in the truth.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
In Context
18"As thou hast sent me into the world, even so I also have sent them into the world.
20"Nor do I pray for them alone, but for those also who believe in me through their word,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 4:15For everything is for your sakes, so that more abundant grace, because of the thanksgiving of many voices, might overflow to the glory of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us for uncleanness, but in holiness.
Titus 2:14He gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and to purify unto himself a 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 →