I am the good-shepherd (εγω ειμ ο ποιμην ο καλος). Effective repetition.

And mine own know me (κα γινωσκου…

Know my sheep. Know my people, or my church. The word know here is used in the sense of affectionate regard or love<…

And know my sheep, and am known of mine.—Better, and know those who are Mine, and those who are Mine know Me. Th…

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal,…

St. John Chrysostom: Two evil persons have been mentioned: one who kills and robs the sheep, and another who does not stop him…

The reaffirmation “I am the good shepherd” is based on knowledge of the sheep. “Know” (GK 1182) implies a relationship of trust and intimacy. The d…

And I know my sheep, and am known by mine. In the former clause, he again holds out his love towards us; for knowledge proceeds f…

I am the good shepherd (See Gill on John 10:11).

Christ is a good Shepherd. Many, who were not thieves, were yet careless in their duty, and by their neglect the flock was much hurt. Bad principle…

1. Here our Lord proves his explanation.

   • First, he restates what he intends to prove.
   • Second, he gives the proof, with…