John 10:17

Jesus As The Good Shepherd

¹⁶ I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. ¹⁷ For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. ¹⁸ No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.”

I Lay Down My Life

Lay Down My Life

My Father

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John 10:11

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

John 10:18

No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.”

Hebrews 2:9

But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

John 10:15

even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.

Isaiah 42:1

“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and glorious.

Isaiah 53:7-12

He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He did not open His mouth;
Like a lamb that is led to slaughter,
And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers,
So He did not open His mouth.

John 3:25

Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification.

John 15:9-10

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.

John 17:4-5

I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.

John 17:24-26

Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.