John 10:17

A Conservative Version

Because of this the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, so that I may take it again.

Cross References

John 10:18

No man takes it 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.

John 10:11

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus who has been made a little something less than the heavenly agents, who, because of the suffering of death, has been crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God he would taste of death for every man.

John 10:15

just as the Father knows me, I also know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.

Isaiah 42:1

Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights. I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

John 3:25

Therefore a debate developed from John's disciples with the Jews about purification.

Isaiah 42:21

It pleased LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

Hebrews 1:9

Thou have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. Because of this, God, thy God, anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.