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John 10

John 10:29

Jesus at the Feast of Dedication · John 10:22–39
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Translations

Modern
My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
Traditional
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
Literal
My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the hand of the Father.
Latin
Pater meus quod dedit mihi, majus omnibus est: et nemo potest rapere de manu Patris mei.

Interlinear

Greek
English
My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

Notes

John 10:27–29

  • As the good shepherd, Jesus would die for his sheep and protect them from all predators and thieves (10:1, 8, 11; see Ezekiel 34:22–23).

  • The Father's power, shown through Jesus, keeps his sheep safe. No one can steal from Jesus those who trust in him. This is because no one is stronger than Jesus. Their security depends on Christ, not their own efforts.

  • The word translated as snatch suggests violence (as in John 6:15).

John 10:25–42

In his final public statement in this Gospel, Jesus gave a clear and complete declaration about who he is (10:30). He spoke openly about his unity with the Father.

This statement brought his public teaching to a high point and made his identity unmistakable.

John 10:1–42

Chapter 10 continues the series of feast sermons (see study note on 5:1–10:42). Here, the setting is the Feast of Dedication. The timing of this feast is important for understanding the story (see study note on 10:22).

Events

Glossary

Assurance Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ezekiel, Book of Hand Incarnation John, Gospel of Miracle Sheep Shepherd

Topics

Dealing with Death Eternal Life: Saints are Preserved To God: Fatherhood of God: Sovereign Hand of God Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Temple (At Jerusalem) at the Feast of Dedication Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Power of Christ: As the Son of God, is the Power of God Protection of God Is: Effectual Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In The Power of Christ: As the Son of God, is the Power of God