John 10:17-18

17 ¹For this reason the Father loves me, ²because ³I lay down my life that I may take it up again.

18 ⁴No one takes it from me, but ⁵I lay it down ⁶of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and ⁷I have authority to take it up again. ⁸This charge I have received from my Father. ”

Cross References

• 1. 10:17 Phil. 2:9; See ch. 5:20
• 2. 10:17 Isa. 53:7, 8, 12; Heb. 2:9
• 3. 10:17 ver. 11
• 4. 10:18 [Matt. 26:53]
• 5. 10:18 [See ver. 17 above]
• 6. 10:18 [ch. 5:30]
• 7. 10:18 ch. 2:19; [Phil. 2:7]
• 8. 10:18 ch. 12:49; 14:31; 15:10