John 10:17

Therefore, doth the Father, love, me, because, I, lay down my life, that, again, I may receive it:—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, have I, which are not of this fold: those also, I must needs bring, and, unto my voice, will they hearken, and there shall come to be, One flock, One shepherd.

18No one, forced it from me, but, I, lay it down, of myself,—Authority, have I, to lay it down, and, authority, have I, again, to receive it: This commandment, received I, from my Father.

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Cross References

Isaiah 42:21Yahweh, is well-pleased for his own righteousness’ sake, He magnifieth instruction and maketh it majestic.

John 3:25There arose, therefore, a questioning, from among the disciples of John, with a Jew,—concerning purification.

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

John 15:9Just as the Father loved me, I also, loved you: Abide ye in my love.

John 17:24Father! As touching that which thou hast given me, I desire—That, where, I, am, they also, may be, with me, that they may behold my own 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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