No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 10:18 in context
John 10:15–21
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even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
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I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
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Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
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No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
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Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
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Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
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Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”
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