Romans 5:7-10
Someone would not likely die to rescue a righteous person, though possibly someone would dare to die in order to rescue a good person.
Romans 9:3
For I could wish that I, personally, were cut off from Christ [and lost] for the sake of my brothers, who are my physical relatives,
Hebrews 7:22
So therefore, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better Agreement [between God and mankind].
1 John 3:16
Here is how we can know what genuine love really is: It was [demonstrated by] Jesus laying down His life [on the cross] for us. And [because of that] we [too] should [be willing to] lay down our lives for [the sake of helping] our brothers [and sisters].