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A Divine Model for Your Faith
Several commentators note that the verse division can be misleading. The verse should be read as a continuation of verse 14, creating a powerful comparison: the intimate, mutual knowledge between Jesus and His people is modeled after the perfect, mutual knowledge between the Father and the Son. This reveals the incredible depth and security of the believer's relationship with Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:15
18th Century
Theologian
AT Robertson
On John 10:15
And I know the Father (καγω γινωσκω τον πατερα). Hence he is qualified to reveal the Father (1:18). The comparison of the mutually…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:15
19th Century
Bishop
As the Father knows me, so I know the Father.—A better rendering is ... and I know the Father. Our version, by i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:15
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 10:15
16th Century
Theologian
As the Father knows me. It is unnecessary, and not even expedient, that we should enter into those thorny questions: How is it that the Fa…
John Gill
On John 10:15
17th Century
Pastor
As the Father knoweth me
These words, with what follow, are in connection with (John 10:14) ; and the se…
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…