John 10:14-18

I am the good shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me,

just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.

And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd.

For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it back.

No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it back. This commandment I received from My Father.”