John 10:17

This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life so 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 have other sheep that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock with one shepherd.

18No one takes it from me; I choose to lay it down. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is the command my Father gave me.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:21Because the Lord does what is right he wanted to show how important and wonderful his instructions were.

John 3:25An argument developed between John's disciples and a Jew over ceremonial purification.

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

John 15:9As the Father loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love.

John 17:24Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so they can see the glory which you gave to me—for you loved me before the world was created.

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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