John 10:17-19

17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.

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

19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided.

Cross References

• 1. ver 11,15,18
• 2. Matthew 26:53
• 3. John 15:10; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 5:8
• 4. S John 6:52; John 7:43; John 9:16