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No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father."
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A Willingly Given Sacrifice
Commentators unanimously stress that Jesus' death was not a defeat but a completely voluntary act. He states, "No one takes it from me." Scholars like John Calvin explain that the power of His sacrifice to atone for sin lies in its voluntary nature. He was not a victim overpowered by His enemies; He was the willing offerer, laying down His life out of love for His sheep.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
No man taketh it from Me. That is, no one could take it by force, or unless I was willing to yield Myself into his hands.
He had po…
No one taketh it away from me (ουδεις αιρε αυτην απ' εμου). But Aleph B read ηρεν (first aorist active indicative of αιρω, to take…
19th Century
Anglican
No man takes it from Me.—It is better to leave the words in the greater width of the Greek, No one takes it from Me,<…
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Baptist
I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. There was a division therefore a…
Two important aspects of Jesus’ death are clarified by his authority.
(1) His death was wholly voluntary. His power was such that no human ha…
16th Century
Protestant
No man taketh it from me. This is another consolation by which the disciples can take courage regarding the death of Christ: He does not d…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
No man takes it from me It was indeed taken away at the instigation of the Jews, and by the order of Pilate, and by …
Christ is a good Shepherd. Many, who were not thieves, were yet careless in their duty, and by their neglect the flock was much hurt. Bad principle…
13th Century
Catholic
Here our Lord proves his explanation.
