John 10:17 KJV
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
John 10:17, King James Version
In context
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Cross-references
- John 10:18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
- John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
- Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
- John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.