John 10:17

Easy To Read Version

The Father loves me because I give my life. I give my life so that I can get it back again.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:1

“Look at my Servant!\par I support him.\par He is the one I chose.\par And I am very pleased with him.\par I put my Spirit in him.\par He will judge the nations fairly.\par

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord wants his servant to be good.\par The Lord wants him to honor\par his wonderful teachings. {\cf2\super [384]} \par

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.

John 10:18

No person takes my life away from me. I give my own life freely. I have the right to give my life. And I have the right to get it back again. This is what the Father told me.”

John 3:25

Some of John’s followers had an argument with another Jew. They were arguing about religious washing. {\cf2\super [52]}

Hebrews 1:9

You love the right,\par and you hate the wrong.\par So God, your God, has given you\par a greater joy than he gave the people with you.”\par \i (Psalm 45:6-7)\i0 \par

Hebrews 2:9

For a short time Jesus was made lower than the angels, but now we see him wearing a crown of glory and honor because he suffered and died. Because of God’s grace (kindness) Jesus died for every person.