John 17:20
Nor do I pray for these only, but for them also that shall believe on me through their word.
1770 John Worsley NT
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 for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified through the truth.
Cross References
Acts 2:41They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Romans 15:18For I shall not go about to speak of any thing, but what Christ hath wrought by me, (to gain the obedience of the Gentiles,) both in word and deed:
Ephesians 4:11And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry,
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 →