John 10:17

For this the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold. Them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one flock, one shepherd.

18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I received from my Father.

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Cross References

John 3:25There arose therefore a question, on the part of John's disciples with a Jew, about purification.

John 10:15as the Father knows me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 15:9As the Father loved me, I also loved you; abide in my love.

John 17:24Father, those whom thou hast given me, I will that where I am they also be with me; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; because thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

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 →

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