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John 10:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 10:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 10 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.”
John 10:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 10:18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself—Jesus insists on the voluntary nature of His death. The emphatic "no man" (οὐδεὪς/oudeis) demolishes any notion that Christ was a helpless victim. Though legally executed by Rome and religiously condemned by Jewish leaders, Jesus remained sovereign over His own death. The phrase "of myself" (ἀπ᾽ ἐμαυτοῦ/ap' emautou) emphasizes autonomous decision—no external force compelled Him.I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again—The word "power" (ἐξουσίαν/exousian) means authority, not merely ability. Jesus possesses both the rig...
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Cross-References for John 10:18
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“that he might redeem us from all iniquity”
“Jesus”
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
“because I lay down my life”
“and as the Father commanded me”
“You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.{Psalm 110:4}”
“not to do my own will”
“he shall see his seed. He shall prolong his days”
“existing in the form of God”
“In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.”