John 10:17
“Therefore doth my father loue me, because I lay downe my life that I might take it againe.”
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John 10:17 Context
15As the father knoweth me, euen so know I the father: & I lay downe my life for the sheepe. 16And other sheepe I haue, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall heare my voyce; and there shall be one fold, and one shepheard. 17Therefore doth my father loue me, because I lay downe my life that I might take it againe. 18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it downe of my selfe: I haue power to lay it downe, and I haue power to take it againe. This commandement haue I receiued of my father. 19¶ There was a diuision therefore againe among the Iewes for these sayings.
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Other Translations
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
- King James Version
"For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.
- Basic English Bible
On this account the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again.
- Darby Bible
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- Webster's Bible
For this reason my Father loves me, because I am laying down my life in order to receive it back again.
- Weymouth Bible
Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- World English Bible
Therfor the fadir loueth me, for Y putte my lijf, that eftsoone Y take it.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Because of this doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that again I may take it;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version
"For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.
- Basic English Bible
On this account the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again.
- Darby Bible
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- Webster's Bible
For this reason my Father loves me, because I am laying down my life in order to receive it back again.
- Weymouth Bible
Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
- World English Bible
Therfor the fadir loueth me, for Y putte my lijf, that eftsoone Y take it.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Because of this doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that again I may take it;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for John 10:17
10:17 I lay down my life that I may take it again - I cheerfully die to expiate the sins of men, to the end I may rise again for their justification.
Yes, and though this can be discouraging, it only serves to confirm the truth of God’s Word, (see 2 Tim 4:3-4) but in verse 5 is the answer. He speaks specifically to Timothy here, but the instruction to all is clear: watch. We are to watch and pray. If something you hear doesn’t ring true, check it; search the scriptures. It is good practice to check out the preacher, even if you you know him.