John 10:17

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

John 10:15

10:15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 10:18

10:18 No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it back again. This commandment I received from my Father.”