John 10:17

“Because of this the Father loves me, in that I lay down my life so that I may take it up again.

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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

16I also have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice; and there will 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 up again. This command I have received from my Father.”

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Cross References

John 3:25Then some of John's disciples had an argument with a Judean about purification.

John 10:15Just as the Father knows me, I also know the Father, and I lay down my life on behalf of the sheep.

John 15:9“Just as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you; abide in my love.

John 17:24“Father, those whom You have given to me, I desire that they also may be with me where I am, so that they may observe my glory, which You have given me, because You loved me before the founding 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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