John 10:27-28 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:22-42

6. The oneness of Christ with the Father . The discourse at the Feast of Dedication , with its results . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-28

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any one pluck them out of my hand. Commentators have differed as to the arrangement of these two verses—whether the six assertions should be regarded as two triplets, in the first of which the sheep of Christ are made prominent, and in the latter of which the Shepherd; thus— (l) The sheep— "My sheep hear my voice" (their receptivity). "And I... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-28

Quis separabit? "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them," etc. This is Christ's last word concerning himself and his sheep; his last application of the allegory set forth in the beginning of the chapter. We may well wonder at its tone. The Speaker knew where he stood and what awaited him. The ancient fold, of which he had spoken, was invaded by hireling scribes and robber Sadducees. The true sheep were feeble and apparently helpless. In a few brief months they should be scattered, and he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-30

(2) Christ ' s claim to equality of power and essence , and similarity of gracious operation with the Father . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-30

The Shepherd and the sheep. Notice— I. BELIEVERS IN RELATION TO CHRIST . 1. They are his property . 2. They are his special property . Special: II. SOME OF THEIR CHARACTERISTICS IN RELATION TO CHRIST . 1. " They hear his voice ." This implies: 2. " They follow him ." The hearing results in following. This implies: III. THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY IN RELATION TO CHRIST . 1. It is recognition of them ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 10:27

My sheep - My church, my people, those who have the true spirit of my followers. The name is given to his people because it was an illustration which would be well understood in a country abounding in flocks. There is also a striking resemblance, which he proceeds to state, between them.Hear my voice - See John 10:3-4. Applied to Christians, it means that they hear and obey his commandments.I know them - See John 10:14.They follow me - A flock follows its shepherd to pastures and streams, John... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 10:28

I give unto them eternal life - See John 5:24.Shall never perish - To perish here means to be destroyed, or to be punished in hell. Matthew 10:28; “which is able to destroy (the same word) both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 18:14; “it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” John 3:15; “that whosoever believeth in him should not perish” Romans 2:12; They who have sinned without law shall also perish without law” Joh 17:12; 1 Corinthians... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 10:27-31

John 10:27-31. My sheep hear my voice, &c. Our Lord still alludes to the discourse he had had before this festival. As if he had said, My sheep are those who, 1st, Hear my voice by faith; 2d, Are known (that is, approved) by me as loving me; and, 3d, Follow me, keep my commandments, with a believing, loving heart. And to those who, 1st, Truly believe, (observe three promises annexed to three conditions,) I give eternal life. He does not say, I will give, but I give. For he... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 10:22-42

94. At the Feast of Dedication (John 10:22-42)The Feast of Dedication commemorated the rededication of the temple in 165 BC after the defeat of Antiochus Epiphanes (see ‘The New Testament World’). It was held about two months after the Feast of Tabernacles (cf. John 7:2) and was the Jews’ only winter festival (cf. John 10:22).Many Jews felt it was time Jesus made a clear public statement that he was the Messiah. Jesus replied that his works were a clear enough statement, but most of the Jews... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 10:27

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:22-42

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-28

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-28

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:27-30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 10:27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 10:28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 10:27-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 10:22-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 10:27

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