John 17:17 asv — Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

American Standard Version

"Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. "

— John 17:17, American Standard Version

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John 17 — Context

14

I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

15

I pray not that thou shouldest take them from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil one.

16

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

17

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

18

As thou didst send me into the world, even so sent I them into the world.

19

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

20

Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word;

John 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 17:17 say?
John 17:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. ”
Where is John 17:17 in the Bible?
John 17:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 17, verse 17.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 17:17.
What translation should I read John 17:17 in?
John 17:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 17:17?
John 17:17 reads (ASV): “Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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