Joh 10:17 | NET2full | STEP | This is why the Father loves me — because I lay down my life , so that I may take it back again .

‏ John 10:17

17 This is why the Father loves me ^{▼▼tn Grk “Because of this the Father loves me.”} —because I lay down my life, ^{▼▼tn Or “die willingly.”} so that I may take it back again.