John 10:17

God's Word

The Father loves me because I give my life in order to take it back again.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant, whom I support. Here is my chosen one, with whom I am pleased. I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord is pleased because he does what is right. He praises the greatness of his teachings and makes them glorious.

John 10:11

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

John 10:15

So I give my life for my sheep.

John 10:18

No one takes my life from me. I give my life of my own free will. I have the authority to give my life, and I have the authority to take my life back again. This is what my Father ordered me to do.”

John 3:25

Some of John’s disciples had an argument with a Jew about purification ceremonies.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.”

Hebrews 2:9

Jesus was made a little lower than the angels, but we see him crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. Through God’s kindness  he died on behalf of everyone.