14 (A)I am the good shepherd, and (B)I know My own, and My own know Me, 15 just as (C)the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and (D)I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 And I have (E)other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become (F)one flock, with (G)one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves Me, because I (H)lay down My life so that I may take it back. 18 (I)No one has taken it away from Me, but I (J)lay it down on My own. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it back. (K)This commandment I received from My Father.”

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