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John 17:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm setting myself apart and making myself holy for them, so they can also be made holy through the truth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus chose to be set apart so we could be set apart too.

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