John 17:19For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Upper room. Jesus consecrating Himself like a priest preparing the ultimate sacrifice...
The emotion here: sacrificial love accepting the cross for others' benefit
The original word
hagiazō (ἁγιάζω) — to set apart for God's purposes, make holy
Why it matters
Jesus uses priestly language - He's both the priest and the sacrifice
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What most readers miss in John 17:19
Jesus sanctifies Himself FOR THEM - His holiness enables their holiness
Common misconceptionPeople think sanctification is about following rules, but Jesus shows it's about setting yourself apart so others can be transformed through your example.
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Verses that echo John 17:19
Bible Genome reading
John 17:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 17:19 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prayer genre of biblical literature. Key themes include sacrifice, sanctification. Notable phrases: I sanctify myself; for their sakes. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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