John 10:17-18

¹⁷The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.

¹⁸No 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 charge I have received from My Father.”

— John 10:17-18

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The Authority to Lay It Down

Devo: What Jesus Did!

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The Good Shepherd

Devo: A Year with Jesus

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Cross References for John 10:17-18

• Hebrews 2:9
• John 10:11
• John 10:15
• John 2:19-21
• John 10:17
• Titus 2:14
• John 14:31
• John 6:38
• Isaiah 53:10-12
• Hebrews 5:6-9

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