Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 10 of John. The image of the good shepherd contrasts the legitimate shepherd with those who exploit the flock. Jesus presents his relationship with the sheep through knowledge, protection, and self-giving, and declares that his mission involves giving life.
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Compare John 10:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Darum liebt mich mein Vater, daß ich mein Leben lasse, auf daß ich's wiedernehme.
Por eso me ama el Padre, porque yo pongo mi vida, para volverla a tomar.
Por esto me ama el Padre: porque yo entrego mi vida para volver a tomarla.
Le Père m'aime, parce que je donne ma vie, afin de la reprendre.
Per questo mi ama il Padre, perciocchè io metto la vita mia, per ripigliarla poi.
Por isto o Pai me ama, porque dou a minha vida para tornar a tomá-la.
為此,我父愛我,因為我把命捨去,好再取回來。
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