John 10:16-18

Lexham English Bible

¹⁶ And I have other sheep which are not from this fold. I must bring these also, and they will hear my voice, and they will become one flock—one shepherd. ¹⁷ Because of this the Father loves me, because I lay down my life so that I may take possession of it again. ¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down voluntarily.^[a] I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take possession of it again. This commandment I received from my Father.”