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John 10:18

World English Bible

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”

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John 10:18 in other translations

No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.

John 10:18 · American Standard Version

John 10:18 in context

  1. 16I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
  2. 17Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
  3. 18No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
  4. 19Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
  5. 20Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”