Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 15:13 in English Standard Version "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." Joh 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Ro 5:7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— Eph 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.