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Connecting Statement:
Jesus continues his parable about the good shepherd.
I am the good shepherd
Here "good shepherd" is a metaphor that represents Jesus. Alternate translation: "I am like a good shepherd" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
lays down his life
To lay down something means to give up control of it. It is a mild way to refer to dying. Alternate translation: "dies" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism)