John 17:17
John · New Testament · Chapter 17
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”John 17:17
What Does John 17:17 Mean?
John 17:17 is found in the book of John, chapter 17, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Sanctification, and Truth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 17:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 8:32“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”Psalms 119:160“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”John 15:3“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.”Ephesians 5:26“That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”John 17:19“And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.”James 1:21“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”2 Thessalonians 2:13“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Psalms 119:11“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”Psalms 119:9“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”Psalms 119:104“Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.”Ephesians 4:21“If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:”Psalms 12:6“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.”Psalms 119:151“Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Luke 8:11“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”Ephesians 4:24“And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”2 Samuel 7:28“And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:”Ezekiel 37:28“And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.”
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