John 17:15-17

The High Priestly Prayer

15 "I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but b that You should keep them from the evil one. 16 "They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 c "Sanctify 1 them by Your truth. d Your word is truth.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 6:13
    And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver...
    Galatians 1:4
    Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might de...
    2 Thessalonians 3:3
    But the Lord is faithful, who will establish yo...
    2 Timothy 4:18
    And the Lord will deliver me from every evil wo...
    2 Peter 2:9
    Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly ou...
    1 John 5:18
    We know that whoever is born of God does not si...
  2. Cross References
    Acts 15:9
    And made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
    Ephesians 5:26
    That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word.
    1 Peter 1:22
    Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 119:9
    How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
    Psalms 119:142
    Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth.
    Psalms 119:151
    You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.
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