Sinai LogoSinai

John 10:17

World English Bible

Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

Read all of John 10Open in the Sinai app

John 10:17 in other translations

Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

John 10:17 · American Standard Version

John 10:17 in context

  1. 15even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
  2. 16I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
  3. 17Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
  4. 18No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
  5. 19Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.