John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified in the truth.
Revised King James 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
18As you have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
20I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who shall believe in me through their word;
Cross References
John 17:17Sanctify them in the truth: your word is truth.
2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that as grace extends to more and more people, it might cause thanksgiving to abound, to the glory of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:7For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.
Titus 2:14Who gave himself up for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people of his own, zealous for 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 →