^{17 Ref} For this reason am I loved by the Father, because I give up my life so that I may take it again.

^{18 Ref} No one takes it away from me; I give it up of myself. I have power to give it up, and I have power to take it again. These orders I have from my Father.

^{19 Ref} There was a division again among the Jews because of these words.

^{17 Ref} Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

^{18 Ref} 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.

^{19 Ref} There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words.

^{17 Ref} Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.

^{18 Ref} No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father."

^{19 Ref} Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.