15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father(A)—and I lay down my life for the sheep.(B) 16 I have other sheep(C) that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock(D) and one shepherd.(E) 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life(F)—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.(G) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”(H)

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15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

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.

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