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The Marks of a True Follower
Commentators explain that Jesus uses this verse to define the core identity of his followers. Being one of his "sheep" involves three active, relational traits: they consistently "hear" and obey his voice in the gospel, they are personally "known" by him in an intimate way, and they actively "follow" him, meaning they imitate his life and submit to his guidance.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:27
18th Century
Theologian
My sheep. My church, my people, those who have the true spirit of my followers. The name is given to his people because it was an illustra…
AT Robertson
On John 10:27
My sheep (τα προβατα τα εμα). In contrast with you they are not in doubt and suspense. They know my voice and follow me. Repetitio…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:27–28
19th Century
Bishop
The reference to those who do not believe because they were not His sheep introduces the contrast between them and those who were.
The posit…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:27–30
19th Century
Preacher
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any …
John Calvin
On John 10:27
16th Century
Theologian
My sheep hear my voice. He proves by an argument from opposites that they are not sheep, because they do not obey the Gospel.
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John Gill
On John 10:27
17th Century
Pastor
My sheep hear my voice
The voice of Christ in his Gospel, both externally and internally; (See Gill on John 10:4…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:22–30
17th Century
Minister
All who have anything to say to Christ may find him in the temple. Christ would have us believe; we make ourselves doubt. The Jews understood his m…