John 10:17
John · New Testament · Chapter 10
“Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.”John 10:17
What Does John 10:17 Mean?
John 10:17 is found in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Love, and Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to John 10:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”John 10:18“No man taketh it 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 have I received of my Father.”John 2:19“Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”John 10:15“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.”Matthew 28:6“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”Hebrews 2:9“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”Ephesians 1:6“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”Isaiah 53:7“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.”John 15:9“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”John 17:4“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”Numbers 19:2“This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”John 17:24“Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.”Galatians 1:4“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:”John 18:4“Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?”Acts 13:30“But God raised him from the dead:”1 Thessalonians 5:10“Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.”Genesis 22:9“And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.”John 3:25“Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.”Isaiah 42:21“The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.”
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