John 10:17

The English Standar Version

For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.

Cross References

John 10:18

No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father."

John 10:11

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

Hebrews 2:9

But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

John 10:15

just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Isaiah 42:1

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

John 3:25

Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over purification.

Isaiah 42:21

The LORD was pleased, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify his law and make it glorious.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."