John 10:17–18

10:17 This is why the Father loves me43—because I lay down my life,44 so that I may take it back again. 10:18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down45 of my own free will.46 I have the authority47 to lay it down, and I have the authority48 to take it back again. This commandment49 I received from my Father.”

43	tn Grk “Because of this the Father loves me.”
44	tn Or “die willingly.”
45	tn Or “give it up.”
46	tn Or “of my own accord.” “Of my own free will” is given by BDAG 321 s.v. ἐμαυτοῦ c.
47	tn Or “I have the right.”
48	tn Or “I have the right.”
49	tn Or “order.”