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King James Version·John 17:17

¹⁷Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

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John 17 is the high-priestly prayer for the entire sanctification of believers.

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1 Thessalonians 5:23theme'Sanctify them by your truth; your word is truth.'
Who
Paul
To
The young church in Thessalonica
Where
Corinth, c. AD 50
When
Paul's benediction asking God to sanctify believers wholly
Why:Jesus prays in John 17 for his disciples' sanctification; Paul prays for it to be answered in every congregation.
Context:The High Priestly Prayer and Paul's benediction together teach that sanctification is God's work in answer to prayer.
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“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”— Hebrews 12:14, KJV

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