John 17:19

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 17:19

BSB

For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth.

AKJV

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

CPDV

And it is for them that I sanctify myself, so that they, too, may be sanctified in truth.

ERV

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

NHEB

For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

SMT

And for them I render myself holy, that they also be rendered holy in the truth;

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 17:19

AndG2532Conjunction forG5228Preposition theirG846 sakesG5228Preposition IG1473 sanctifyG37Verb myselfG1683 thatG2443Conjunction theyG846 alsoG2532Conjunction mightG5600VerbbesanctifiedG37Verb throughG1722PrepositionthetruthG225Noun Feminine

Commentary for John 17:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 17:19

Summary

Jesus sanctifies himself so disciples become sanctified

Event

Jesus describes sanctification purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD