John 10:17

Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 10:17

BSB
The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.
AKJV
Therefore does my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
CPDV
For this reason, the Father loves me: because I lay down my life, so that I may take it up again.
ERV
Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
NHEB
Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
SMT
Therefore does my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

Commentary for John 10:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 10:17
Summary
Father loves because Jesus gives life
Event
Jesus explains Father's love
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Promise