John 10:17
The Scripture
(17) Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus explains that He is not the thief who steals, but the good shepherd who leads His flock to safety. He declares that the thief will not follow Him, and the sheep will never stray from the true Shepherd. The passage emphasizes Jesus’ authority and love for His people.
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