I sanctify myself (εγω αγιαζω εμαυτον). To his holy ministry to which the Father "sanctified" (ηγιασεν) him ([Reference John 10:36…

I sanctify myself. I consecrate myself exclusively to the service of God. The word sanctify does not refer here to personal sanct…

And for their sakes I sanctify myself.—Compare Note on John 17:17. The consecration here thought of is that to the work which was immediat…

They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

Sanctify them through your truth: your word is truth. As you have sen…

St. John Chrysostom: Again, our Lord gives a reason why the disciples are worthy of obtaining such favor from the Father: …

In keeping with his words in v.17, Jesus does not intend to make himself more holy than he already is. Rather, he is devoting himself to God in the…

And for their sakes I sanctify myself. By these words he explains more clearly from what source that sanctification flows, which …

And for their sakes I sanctify myself
Which is to be understood, not of his making himself holy; for he never was a sinner, an…

Christ next prayed for the disciples, that they might not only be kept from evil, but be made good. It is the prayer of Jesus for all who are his, …

Previously, our Lord prayed for the protection of his disciples; here he prays for their sanctification.