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John 10:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 10:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 10 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.”
John 10:17 (KJV)
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Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life—This stunning statement reveals the relational dynamics within the Trinity. The Father's love for the Son is grounded in (not caused by) the Son's voluntary self-sacrifice. The causal "because" (ὅτι/hoti) indicates the Father delights in the Son's obedient mission. This isn't merit-based love (the Father always loved the Son eternally) but the Father's special delight in the Son's redemptive work.The phrase "lay down my life" (τίθημι τὴν ψυχήν μου/tithēmi tēn psychēn mou) emphasizes voluntary sacrifice. The verb τίθημι (tithēmi) mean...
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Cross-References for John 10:17
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“but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down”
“and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.”
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“Jesus”
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
“I also have loved you. Remain in my love.”
“yet when he was afflicted he didn't open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter”
“I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am”
“for his righteousness' sake”