Parallel Verses English Standard Version No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” King James Bible 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. American Standard Version No one taketh it away 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 received I from my Father. Douay-Rheims Bible No man taketh it away from me: but I lay it down of myself, and I have power to lay it down: and I have power to take it up again. This commandment have I received of my Father. English Revised Version No one taketh it away 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 received I from my Father. Webster's Bible Translation 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 from my Father. Weymouth New Testament No one is taking it away from me, but I myself am laying it down. I am authorized to lay it down, and I am authorized to receive it back again. This is the command I received from my Father." John 10:18 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesTaketh away (αἴρει) Some texts read ἤρεν, took away. According to this reading the word would point back to the work of Jesus as conceived and accomplished in the eternal counsel of God, where His sacrifice of Himself was not exacted, but was His own spontaneous offering in harmony with the Father's will. I lay it down of myself Wyc., I put it from myself. Power (ἐξουσίαν) Rev., in margin, right. See on John 1:12. Commandment (ἐντολὴν) See on James 2:8. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge man. but. Philippians 2:6-8 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God... This. John 6:38 For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me. Hebrews 10:6-10 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you have had no pleasure... Cross References Matthew 26:53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? John 2:19 Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." John 5:26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 14:31 but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go from here. John 15:10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. Jump to Previous Accord Authority Authorized Charge Command Commandment Initiative Lay Orders Power Receive ReceivedJump to Next Accord Authority Authorized Charge Command Commandment Initiative Lay Orders Power Receive ReceivedLinks John 10:18 NIVJohn 10:18 NLT John 10:18 ESV John 10:18 NASB John 10:18 KJV John 10:18 Bible Apps John 10:18 Biblia Paralela John 10:18 Chinese Bible John 10:18 French Bible John 10:18 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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