9 Bible Verses about Jesus Freely Giving His Life

No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father."

We have learned to know what love is from this--that Christ laid down his life on our behalf. Therefore we also ought to lay down our lives on behalf of our Brothers.

who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all men. This must be our testimony, as opportunities present themselves;

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.

Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.

This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life- -to receive it again. No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which I received from my Father."

I have been crucified with Christ. So it is no longer I that live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and, as for my present earthly life, I am living it by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Husbands, love your wives, just as the Christ loved the Church, and gave himself for her,

while we are awaiting our Blessed Hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.