John 17:17

"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes that true followers of Christ are distinct from the world's values and ways, much like Jesus Himself was separate from worldly influences. It underscores the call for believers to maintain a holy separation and purity in their lives, reflecting Christ’s divine mission and character.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. Sanctify them. This word means to render pure, or to cleanse from sins, 1 Th 5:20; 1 Co 6:11. Sanctification in the heart of a Christian is progressive. It consists in his becoming more like God and less attached to the world; in his getting the ascendancy over evil thoughts, and passions, and impure desires; and in his becoming more and more weaned from earthly objects, and attached to those things which are unseen and eternal. The word also means to consecrate, to set apart to a holy office or purpose. See Joh 17:19; also See Barnes "Joh 10:36".

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