John 10:17

Modern English Version

Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it up again.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:1

Behold My servant, whom I uphold, My chosen one, in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth justice to the nations.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord is well pleased for His righteousness’ sake to magnify the law and make it honorable.

John 10:11

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

John 10:15

Even as the Father knows Me, so I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

John 10:18

No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I received this command from My Father.”

John 3:25

Then a dispute arose between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about ceremonial cleansing.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels to suffer death, crowned with glory and honor, so that He, by the grace of God, should experience death for everyone.