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More Than Just "Good"
Commentators highlight that the Greek word used for “good” (kalos) implies more than just moral uprightness; it signifies beauty, nobility, and excellence. Jesus is not just a good shepherd, but the ideal and perfect Shepherd, fulfilling the beautiful imagery from the Old Testament (like Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34). His character and actions are presented as perfectly noble.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:11
18th Century
Theologian
The good shepherd. The faithful and true shepherd, willing to do all that is necessary to defend and save the flock.
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AT Robertson
On John 10:11
I am the good shepherd (εγω ειμ ο ποιμην ο καλος). Note repetition of the article, "the shepherd the good one." Takes up the metap…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:11
19th Century
Bishop
I am the good shepherd.—The central point of the allegory has now passed from the “Door,” through the last verse as the c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:11
The concept of a divine shepherd goes back to the OT (e.g., Psalms 23; Jeremiah 23:1– 3; Ezekiel 34:12, 15). To th…
John Calvin
On John 10:11
16th Century
Theologian
The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. From the extraordinary affection which he has for the sheep, he shows how truly …
John Gill
On John 10:11
17th Century
Pastor
I am the good shepherd
A shepherd of his Father's appointing, calling, and sending, to whom the care of all his sheep, or ch…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:10–18
17th Century
Minister
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…