John 10:14

“I am the good shepherd, etc.] (See Gill on “<431011>John 10:11”). And know my [sheep]; so as to call them all by their names: Christ has an universal, special, distinct, and exact knowledge of all his sheep, as they are the choice of his Father, as his Father’s gift to him; and as his own purchase; he bears an affectionate love to them, and takes special care of them; indulges them with intimate communion with himself; and owns and acknowledges them as his, both here and hereafter: and I am known of mine; not in a general way, as devils and external professors may know him, but with a special, spiritual, and saving knowledge: Christ’s own approve of him, as their shepherd and their Saviour,…”

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep--in the peculiar sense of Ti2 2:19. am known of mine--the soul's response to the voice that has inwardly and efficaciously called it; for of this mutual loving acquaintance ours is the effect of His. "The Redeemer's knowledge of us is the active element, penetrating us with His power and life; that of believers is the passive principle, the reception of His life and light. In this reception, however, an assimilation of the soul to the sublime object of its knowledge and love takes place; and thus an activity, though a derived one, is unfolded, which shows itself in obedience to His commands" [OLSHAUSEN]. From this mutual knowledge Jesus rises to…”

“Know my sheep - Know my people, or my church. The word “know” here is used in the sense of affectionate regard or love. It implies such a knowledge of their wants, their dangers, and their characters, as to result in a deep interest in their welfare. Thus the word “knoweth,” in John 10:15, is in John 10:17 explained by the word “loveth.” Jesus knows the hearts, the dangers, and the wants of his people, and his kindness as their shepherd prompts him to defend and aid them. Am known of mine - That is, he is known and loved as their Saviour and Friend. They have seen their sins, and dangers: and wants; they have felt their need of a Saviour; they have come to him, and they have found him and…”

“I know my sheep - With a tender regard and special care: and am known of mine - With a holy confidence and affection. John 10:15”

“10:14-17 I sacrifice my life for the sheep: Jesus was alluding to his crucifixion (ch 19).”

“good: Joh 10:11 know: Joh 10:27; Psa 1:6; Ti2 2:19; Rev 2:2, Rev 2:9, Rev 2:13, Rev 2:19, Rev 3:1, Rev 3:8, Rev 3:15 am: Joh 17:3, Joh 17:8; Isa 53:11; Co2 4:6; Eph 1:17, Eph 3:19; Phi 3:8; Ti2 1:12; Jo1 5:20 John 10:15”