John 17:17

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

¹⁶ They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. ¹⁷ Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth. ¹⁸ Just as You commissioned and sent Me into the world, I also have commissioned and sent them (believers) into the world.

Sanctify Them

Your Word is Truth

John

John 15:3

You are already clean because of the word which I have given you [the teachings which I have discussed with you].

2 Samuel 7:28

And now, O Lord God, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have promised this good thing to Your servant.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].

Psalm 12:6

The words and promises of the Lord are pure words,
Like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.

Psalm 19:7-9

The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalm 119:9

Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].

Psalm 119:11

Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart,
That I may not sin against You.

Psalm 119:104

From Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

Psalm 119:144

Your righteous testimonies are everlasting;
Give me understanding [the ability to learn and a teachable heart] that I may live.

Psalm 119:151-152

You are near, O Lord,
And all Your commandments are truth.

Psalm 119:160

The sum of Your word is truth [the full meaning of all Your precepts],
And every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.

Luke 8:11

“Now [the meaning of] the parable is this: The seed is the word of God [concerning eternal salvation].

Luke 8:15

But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience.

John 8:32

And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].”

John 8:40

But as it is, you want to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God. This is not the way Abraham acted.

John 17:19

For their sake I sanctify Myself [to do Your will], so that they also may be sanctified [set apart, dedicated, made holy] in [Your] truth.

Acts 15:9

and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith [in Jesus].

2 Corinthians 3:18

And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit. Cross references: 2 Corinthians 3:3 : Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15, 16; Jer 31:33 2 Corinthians 3:6 : Jer 31:31 2 Corinthians 3:7 : Ex 34:29-35 2 Corinthians 3:17 : Is 61:1, 2 end of crossrefs

Ephesians 4:21

If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],

Ephesians 5:26

so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God],

2 Timothy 2:25-26

He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],

James 1:21

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

1 Peter 1:22-23

Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],