John 10:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 10:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 10:17 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 10:17 — NIV
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Cross-References for John 10:17
“Jesus gave them this answer: "Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does."”
Highlights the Father's love for the Son and the Son's obedience.
“If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”
Illustrates the relationship between obedience and love within the Trinity.
“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!”
Connects Jesus' obedience to the Father with his willingness to die.
“Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered”
Reinforces the idea that Christ's suffering was an act of obedience and love.
“just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
Similar wording about the Father's love and the Son's sacrifice.
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