Read Full ChapterThe reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore{G5124}{G1223} doth{G25} my Father{G3962} love{G25}{(G5719)} me{G3165}, because{G3754} I{G1473} lay down{G5087}{(G5719)} my{G3450} life{G5590}, that{G2443} I might take{G2983}{(G5632)} it{G846} again{G3825}.
Strong's King James
(17) Because of this, The Abba loves Me because I lay down My life so that I take it up again.
The F.O.G
[17] "This is why My Father loves Me: because I willingly lay down My life, but I will take it up again. My sacrifice is both voluntary and victorious."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Because of this doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that again I may take it;
Young's Literal Translation
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