John 10:17

Holy Bible: 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

John 10:18

No one 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 10:11

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

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, Jesus died for everyone.

Isaiah 42:1

“Here is my servant, the one I support. He is the one I have chosen, and I am very pleased with him. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations.

John 3:25

Some of John’s followers had an argument with another Jew about religious washing.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord wants them to do what is right. He wants them to honor his wonderful teachings.

Hebrews 1:9

You love what is right and hate what is wrong. So God, your God, has chosen you, giving you more honor and joy than anyone like you.” Psalm 45:6-7