John 10:17
For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 42:21It was the Lord's pleasure, because of his righteousness, to make the teaching great and give it honour.
John 3:25Then a question came up between John's disciples and a Jew about washing.
John 10:15Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.
John 15:9Even as the Father has given me his love, so I have given my love to you: be ever in my love.
John 17:24Father, it is my desire that these whom you have given to me may be by my side where I am, so that they may see my glory which you have given to me, because you had love for me before the world came into being.
Matthew Henry on John 10:2-19
The Good Shepherd. 1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but… Read the whole commentary →