John 10:16-18

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹⁶ I have ^(A)other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become ^(B)one flock with ^(C)one shepherd. ¹⁷ For this reason the Father loves Me, because I ^(D)lay down My life so that I may take it again. ^18 (E)No one has taken it away from Me, but I ^(F)lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. ^(G)This commandment I received from My Father.”