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    John 10 (KJV)

    Read John chapter 10 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    John 10

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    John 10:27-28

    "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:…"

    John 10:10

    "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to …"

    John 10:14

    "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of m…"

    John 10:28

    "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never peri…"

    John 10:9

    "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved,…"

    John 10:11

    "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life fo…"

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    John 10 Summary

    John 10 presents Jesus as the Good Shepherd—one of His most beloved self-descriptions. He contrasts Himself with thieves who climb over the wall and hired hands who flee when wolves attack. The Good Shepherd knows His sheep by name, leads them out, and lays down His life for them.

    Jesus declares 'I and my Father are one,' prompting the Jewish leaders to attempt stoning Him for blasphemy. He also speaks of 'other sheep' not of this fold—a reference to Gentile believers who would be gathered into one flock. The chapter reveals both the tenderness and the absolute authority of Jesus.

    Key Themes

    Jesus the Good ShepherdSacrificial loveKnowing and being knownUnity of Father and SonSecurity of believers

    Key Verses in John 10

    "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep."

    — John 10:11

    Jesus doesn't just lead—He dies. His shepherding costs Him everything.

    "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."

    — John 10:28

    The strongest security promise in the Gospels—believers are held by both the Son's hand and the Father's.

    "I and my Father are one."

    — John 10:30

    A direct claim to deity that Jesus' opponents immediately understood—and tried to punish with death.

    Life Application

    In a world of hired hands who abandon you when things get tough, Jesus is the shepherd who stays. He knows your name, leads you personally, and has already proven His commitment by dying for you. You are not anonymous to Him—you are known and held.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'I and my Father are one' mean?

    Jesus claims essential unity with the Father—not just agreement but shared divine nature. The Jewish leaders understood this as a claim to deity (v.33), which is exactly what Jesus intended.

    Can believers lose their salvation according to John 10?

    Verses 28-29 teach powerful assurance—no one can snatch believers from Christ's hand or the Father's hand. This passage is central to the doctrine of eternal security, though Christians differ on whether a person can voluntarily walk away.

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