John 10:18
New International Version
18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.(A) I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”(B)
John 10:18
New English Translation
18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down[a] of my own free will.[b] I have the authority[c] to lay it down, and I have the authority[d] to take it back again. This commandment[e] I received from my Father.”
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- John 10:18 tn Or “give it up.”
- John 10:18 tn Or “of my own accord.” “Of my own free will” is given by BDAG 321 s.v. ἐμαυτοῦ c.
- John 10:18 tn Or “I have the right.”
- John 10:18 tn Or “I have the right.”
- John 10:18 tn Or “order.”
John 10:18
The Voice
18 My life cannot be taken away by anybody else; I am giving it of My own free will. My authority allows Me to give My life and to take it again. All this has been commanded by My Father.
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