This, like righteousness, may be absolute by the work of Christ (hence the word saints) (1 Cor. 1:30), or practical by the Spirit (1 Thess. 5:23). The word means set apart to God, and is equivalent generally to holiness (save such passages as {vi 26518;26779}John 10:36; 17:19). It is important never to confuse (as is often done) practical sanctification and divine righteousness, on the latter of which, the finished work of Christ for me, salvation depends, not on the former, which is the progressive work of the Spirit in me. Sanctification is connected with God (1 Thess. 5:23), Christ (Heb. 13:12), and the Spirit (1 Cor. 6:11).