^15 (A)just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and ^(B)I lay down my life for the sheep.

^17 (A)For this reason the Father loves me, ^(B)because ^(C)I lay down my life that I may take it up again.

^18 (A)No one takes it from me, but ^(B)I lay it down ^(C)of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and ^(D)I have authority to take it up again. ^(E)This charge I have received from my Father.”