Joh 17:17-19 | RWP | e4.org | Sanctify ( αγιασον ). First aorist active imperative of αγιαζω . To consecrate or set apart persons or things to God. See ; , ; . See Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians ( ). This is done in the sphere ( εν ) of truth (God's truth), God's Word (not human speculation, but God's message to us).

‏ John 17:17-19

Sanctify ( αγιασον ). First aorist active imperative of αγιαζω. To consecrate or set apart persons or things to God. See Ex 28:41; 29:1, 36; 40:13. See Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians (1Th 5:23). This is done in the sphere ( εν ) of truth (God's truth), God's Word (not human speculation, but God's message to us).

Sent I them ( απεστειλα αυτους ). The very verb ( αποστελλω ) used of the original commission of these men (Mr 3:14) and the special commission (Lu 9:2) and the renewal of the commission after the resurrection (Joh 20:21f., both αποστελλω and πεμπω here).

I sanctify myself ( εγω αγιαζω εμαυτον ). To his holy ministry to which the Father "sanctified" ( ηγιασεν ) him (Joh 10:36).

That they themselves also may be sanctified in truth ( ινα ωσιν κα αυτο ηγιασμενο εν αληθεια ). Purpose clause with ινα and the periphrastic perfect passive subjunctive of αγιαζω (that they may remain sanctified). The act of Christ helps us, but by no means takes the place of personal consecration on the part of the believer. This high and holy prayer and act of Christ should shame any one who uses the livery of heaven to serve the devil in as does, alas, sometimes happen (2Co 11:13-15).