John 10:17

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

World English Bible

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 which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

18No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:21It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law and make it honorable.

John 3:25Therefore a dispute arose on the part of John’s disciples with some Jews about purification.

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

John 15:9Even as the Father has loved me, I also have loved you. Remain in my love.

John 17:24Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, that they may see my glory which you have given me, for you loved 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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