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John 10:17-18

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.”

Cross References for John 10:17-18

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

John 10:15 - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:15 Click to read the verse John 10:15

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Hebrews 2:9 - But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:9

Isaiah 42:21 - It pleased the Lord for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious. Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:21

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 an... Click to read the verse John 10:18 Click to read the verse John 10:18

John 17:4-5 - I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Click to read the verse John 17:4-5 Click to read the verse John 17:4-5

John 10:11 - “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:11 Click to read the verse John 10:11

John 15:9-10 - “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Click to read the verse John 15:9-10 Click to read the verse John 15:9-10

1 Thessalonians 5:10 - He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:10

John 3:25 - An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of cer... Click to read the verse John 3:25 Click to read the verse John 3:25

Matthew 28:6 - He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Click to read the verse Matthew 28:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:6

John 17:24-26 - “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glor... Click to read the verse John 17:24-26 Click to read the verse John 17:24-26

Isaiah 53:7-12 - He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the sl... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:7-12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:7-12

Acts 13:30 - But God raised him from the dead, Click to read the verse Acts 13:30 Click to read the verse Acts 13:30