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A Deep and Loving Knowledge
Commentators universally agree that when Jesus says He 'knows' His sheep, it signifies far more than simple recognition. This knowledge is described as an 'affectionate regard' (Barnes), 'trust and intimacy' (Expositor's), and a relationship rooted in love (Calvin). Jesus knows the specific needs, dangers, and hearts of His people, and His care for them flows from this deep, personal connection.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
Know my sheep. Know my people, or my church. The word know here is used in the sense of affectionate regard or love<…
AT Robertson
On John 10:14
I am the good-shepherd (εγω ειμ ο ποιμην ο καλος). Effective repetition.
And mine own know me (κα γινωσκου…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:14
19th Century
Bishop
And know my sheep, and am known of mine.—Better, and know those who are Mine, and those who are Mine know Me. Th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life fo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:14
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…
John Calvin
On John 10:14
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
I am the good shepherd (See Gill on John 10:11).
And know my [sheep] ;
so as to call them all by the…
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…