John 10:15 specifies that Jesus lays down his life for the sheep, revealing the purpose behind the authority mentioned in 10:17.

In John 17:4, Jesus says he accomplished the work — the laying down and taking up life is that work.

In John 2:19, Jesus predicts His resurrection — the same 'take it again' promise fulfilled after His death.

John 18:4 shows Jesus knowing all and stepping forward, illustrating his voluntary surrender — the exercise of authority to lay down his life.

In John 15:9, Jesus commands abiding in his love, which flows from the Father's love for him — the same love relationship mentioned in John 10:17.

In John 15:10, keeping commandments leads to abiding in love — paralleling Jesus' obedience in laying down his life.

Isaiah 53:7-12 prophesies the Servant's sacrificial death and that He will see offspring and prolong days — directly echoed in Jesus laying down life and taking it again.

Hebrews 2:9 shows Jesus crowned with glory after suffering death — directly parallels the laying down and taking up life.

Genesis 22:9 depicts Abraham offering Isaac — a type of God offering His Son, which Jesus fulfills by laying down His life.

Matthew 28:6 declares Jesus' resurrection — the fulfillment of His promise to take up His life again.

Acts 13:30 records God raising Jesus from the dead — the very 'taking it up again' that Jesus claimed authority to do in John 10:17.

Galatians 1:4 says Christ gave himself for our sins, revealing the redemptive purpose behind the voluntary laying down of life in John 10:17.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 states Christ died for us so we may live with him — the same purpose as the laying down of life in John 10:17.