John 10:17

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

Cross References (11)

  • John 10:18 (11)

    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

  • John 10:15 (9)

    just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

  • John 10:11 (8)

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

  • Hebrews 2:9 (8)

    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered deat

  • John 15:9–10 (4)

    As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

  • John 17:4–5 (4)

    I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

  • Isaiah 53:7–12 (4)

    He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep b

  • John 17:24–26 (3)

    Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You lov

  • Isaiah 42:1 (3)

    “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will br

  • John 3:25 (1)

    Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

  • Isaiah 42:21 (1)

    The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.