John 10:17-19

New Century Version

¹⁷ The Father loves me because I give my life so that I can take it back again. ¹⁸ No one takes it away from me; I give my own life freely. I have the right to give my life, and I have the right to take it back. This is what my Father commanded me to do.”

¹⁹ Again the leaders did not agree with each other because of these words of Jesus.