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# I lay it down of myself
The reflexive pronoun "myself" is used here to emphasize that Jesus lays down his own life. No one takes it from him. Alternate translation: "I myself lay it down" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rpronouns]])
# I have received this command from my Father
"This is what my Father has commanded me to do." The word "Father" is an important title for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])