KJV ORIGINAL
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
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✦ 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.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 17, Jesus is praying to God the Father during the Last Supper, just before His arrest and crucifixion. This prayer is part of Jesus' High Priestly intercession for His disciples and future believers, emphasizing His role in setting Himself apart for God's redemptive plan. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of sanctification as being dedicated to God's purposes, which Jesus fulfills through His impending sacrifice.
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