John 17:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

On their behalf I am setting myself apart for holiness, so that they too may be set apart for holiness by means of the truth.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} for^{G5228} their^{G846} sakes^{G5228} I^{G1473} sanctify^{G37} myself^{G1683}, that^{G2443} they^{G846} also^{G2532} might^{G5600} be sanctified^{G37} through^{G1722} the truth^{G225}.

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Commentary for John 17:19

John 17:19 is part of the longer passage known as the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, found in the Gospel of John, chapters 17 through 19. This prayer occurs just before Jesus is arrested and crucified, marking a critical moment in the narrative of Jesus' life and ministry. In this verse, Jesus is speaking to God the Father, expressing His dedication to the mission He has been given—to bring salvation to humanity.

The theme of sanctification is central to this verse. Sanctification refers to the process of being made holy, set apart for God's purposes. In Christian theology, it is a key concept that involves both a definitive act and a lifelong process. When Jesus says, "And for their sakes I sanctify myself," He is indicating His willingness to consecrate Himself fully to the will of the Father, which includes undergoing suffering and death on the cross. This act of self-sanctification is for the purpose of effecting the sanctification of His followers—"that they also might be sanctified through the truth."

The "truth" mentioned here is multifaceted. It includes the truth of Jesus' teachings, the truth about God's nature and His plan for humanity, and the truth revealed through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. By sanctifying Himself, Jesus becomes the means by which believers can be made holy, aligning their lives with the divine truth and participating in the transformative power of God's grace.

Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian understanding of Jesus' role as both the High Priest and the sacrificial lamb. It underscores the belief that Jesus' sacrifice was not only sufficient for the atonement of sins but also exemplified the life of holiness that believers are called to emulate. The prayer's intimacy and depth reveal the close relationship between Jesus and God the Father, and it serves as a model for the relationship that believers can have with God through Christ.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5228
   There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπέρ
   Transliteration: hypér
   Pronunciation: hoop-er'
   Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1473
   There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐγώ
   Transliteration: egṓ
   Pronunciation: eg-o'
   Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
   
5. Strong's Number: G37
   There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἁγιάζω
   Transliteration: hagiázō
   Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
   Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1683
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐμαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: emautoû
   Pronunciation: em-ow-ton'
   Description: genitive case compound of ἐμοῦ and αὐτός; of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case :--me, mine own (self), myself.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
8. Strong's Number: G5600
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὦ
   Transliteration: ō
   Pronunciation: ay
   Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
10. Strong's Number: G225
    There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλήθεια
    Transliteration: alḗtheia
    Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
    Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.