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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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Albert Barnes
On John 17:19
18th Century
Theologian
I sanctify myself. I consecrate myself exclusively to the service of God. The word sanctify does not refer here to personal sanct…
AT Robertson
On John 17:19
I sanctify myself (εγω αγιαζω εμαυτον). To his holy ministry to which the Father "sanctified" (ηγιασεν) him ([Reference John 10:36…
Charles Ellicott
On John 17:19
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 17:17–20
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 17:19
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…
John Calvin
On John 17:19
16th Century
Theologian
And for their sakes I sanctify myself. By these words he explains more clearly from what source that sanctification flows, which …
John Gill
On John 17:19
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On John 17:17–19
17th Century
Minister
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, …