"Greaterlovehasno onethan this,that onelay downhis lifefor his friends.
"I amthe goodshepherd;the goodshepherdlays downHis lifefor the sheep.
and walkin love,justas Christalsolovedyou and gaveHimselfup for us, an offeringand a sacrificeto Godas a fragrantaroma.
evenas the FatherknowsMe and I knowthe Father;and I lay downMy lifefor the sheep.
"I sayto you, My friends,do not be afraidof thosewho killthe bodyand afterthat havenomorethat they can do.
"For their sakesI sanctifyMyself,that they themselvesalsomay be sanctifiedin truth.
We knowloveby this,that He laiddownHis lifefor us; and we oughtto lay downour livesfor the brethren.