John 10:17

This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life – to receive it 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 besides, which do not belong to this fold; I must lead them also, and they will listen to my voice; and they will become one flock under one shepherd.

18No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father.”

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Cross References

John 3:25Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a fellow Jew on the subject of purification;

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

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

John 17:24Father, my desire for all those whom you have given me is that they may be with me where I am, so that they may see the honor which you have given me; for you did love me before the beginning 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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