John 10:18
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
More from John 10
Verse 1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
Verse 2
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Verse 3
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Verse 4
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
Verse 5
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.