John 17:17 net — Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.

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"Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth."

— John 17:17, NET Bible

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John 17:17 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
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ASV
“Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth. ”
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WEB
“Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“Sanctify them in truth. Thy word is truth.”
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BBE
“Make them holy by the true word: your word is the true word.”
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KJVA
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
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John 17 — Context

I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.

I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one.

They do not belong to the world just as I do not belong to the world.

Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.

Just as you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.

And I set myself apart on their behalf, so that they too may be truly set apart.

Jesus Prays for Believers Everywhere“I am not praying only on their behalf, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their testimony,

John 17:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 17:17 say?

John 17:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Set them apart in the truth; your 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 (NET): “Set them apart in the truth; your 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.

John 17:17 net — Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.

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