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For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
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Christ's Unique Consecration
When Jesus says He 'sanctifies' Himself, He is not implying He had sin. Commentators are clear that, being already perfect, He is consecrating or setting Himself apart for a specific task. This act of dedication culminates in His offering of Himself as the ultimate sacrifice on the cross for the sake of His followers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I sanctify myself. I consecrate myself exclusively to the service of God. The word sanctify does not refer here to personal sanct…
I sanctify myself (εγω αγιαζω εμαυτον). To his holy ministry to which the Father "sanctified" (ηγιασεν) him ([Reference John 10:36…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
Your word is truth. As you have sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself tha…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
And for their sakes I sanctify myself. By these words he explains more clearly from what source that sanctification flows, which …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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, …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord prayed for the protection of his disciples; here he prays for their sanctification.
