John 10:28-29

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:29

The last statement is sustained by a still loftier assumption. Before translating, it is necessary to notice the three readings of the text. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 10:29

The Father's perfect protection. This verse explains, sustains, and completes the previous one. The previous verse indicates the double duty of the shepherd. He has to feed the flock, and he has to protect it. Jesus has to give eternal life, and secure it when given. But inevitably the thought arises in one's mind that oftentimes the shepherd is slain and the sheep are scattered. This was to be illustrated to a certain extent very soon after Jesus had spoken. It was not that the sheep were... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 10:29

Which gave them me - See John 6:37.Is greater - Is more powerful.Than all - Than all others - men, angels, devils. The word includes everything - everything that could attempt to pluck them away from God; in other words, it means that God is supreme. It implies, further, that God will keep them, and will so control all other beings and things that they shall be safe.None is able - None has power to do it. In these two verses we are taught the following important truths:1.That Christians are... 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

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