²⁶ For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life^(A) in himself.

¹⁷ The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life^(A)—only to take it up again. ¹⁸ No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.^(B) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”^(C)

³⁰ I and the Father are one.”^(A)