Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 17:19

"And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth." — John 17:19 (ASV)

That they also might be sanctified through the truth.

This is our Lord's prayer for his disciples. In the ninth verse we read, I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

Now our Lord Jesus prays for those who are to be his people. I wonder whether there are any of them here tonight.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth (John 17:19).

Christ sets himself apart for us, that they may set us apart for him. Have you realized this, my brother—that you are dedicated to Christ—that every breath you breathe, and thought you think, and word you speak, and act you do, should all be done as unto him? He lived alone for you.

Live alone for him.

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

"I set myself apart wholly for them, that they also may be set apart for holy uses."

And for their sakes I sanctify myself,

"I set myself apart, as one who is consecrated, dedicated, devoted to a grand design."

And for their sakes I sanctify myself,—

"For their sakes I set myself apart,"—