John 10:18

18 No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is what my Father has commanded me to do."

John 10:18 In-Context

16 There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd.
17 "The Father loves me because I am willing to give up my life, in order that I may receive it back again.
18 No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is what my Father has commanded me to do."
19 Again there was a division among the people because of these words.
20 Many of them were saying, "He has a demon! He is crazy! Why do you listen to him?"
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.