John 17:19

John 17:19. And for their sakes I sanctify myself,

"I set myself apart, as one who is consecrated, dedicated, devoted to a grand design."

John 17:19. That they also might be sanctified through the truth.

This is our Lord’s prayer for his disciples. In the ninth verse we read, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine."

Now our Lord Jesus prays for those who are to be his people. I wonder whether there are any of them here tonight.