John 10:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

This is why the Father loves me,   because I lay down my life   so that I may take it up again.

Cross References

John 10:18

No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have the right to lay it down, and I have the right to take it up again. I have received this command 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 do see Jesus #– #made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death  for everyone #– #crowned with glory and honour   because he suffered death.

John 10:15

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

Isaiah 42:1

‘This  is my servant;  I strengthen him, this is my chosen one;  I delight in him. I have put my Spirit on him; he will bring justice  to the nations.

John 3:25

Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples  and a Jew  about purification.

Isaiah 42:21

Because of his righteousness, the Lord was pleased to magnify his instruction and make it glorious.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; this is why God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy beyond your companions.   ,