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John 10:26

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 10:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.
John 10:26 — American Standard Version

Context — John 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon`s porch.
24The Jews therefore came round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou hold us in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.
25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father`s name, these bear witness of me.
26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
29My Father, who hath given [them] unto me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch [them] out of the Father`s hand.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But ye believe not, etc.] In me, as the Messiah: because ye are not of my sheep; they were not among the sheep given him by his Father, were they, they would have come to him; that is, have believed in him, according to (<430637>John 6:37), they were not the chosen of God, predestinated unto eternal life; for as many as are ordained of God to eternal happiness, do believe in God’s own time, (<441348>Acts 13:48); but these not being the elect of God, had not the faith of God’s elect. Christ, as the omniscient God, knew this, that they were not the chosen of God; for he was present, when the names of God’s elect were written in the book of life; had they been his sheep, he must have known…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said--referring to the whole strain of the Parable of the Sheep, (Joh 10:1, &c.).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Are not of my sheep - Are not my people, my followers. You do not possess the spirit of meek and humble disciples. Were it not for pride, and prejudice, and vainglory for your false notions of the Messiah, and from a determination not to believe, you would have learned from my declarations and works that I am the Christ. As I said unto you - Compare John 8:47. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ye do not believe, because ye are not of my sheep - Because ye do not, will not follow me: because ye are proud, unholy, lovers of praise, lovers of the world, lovers of pleasure, not of God. John 10:27”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“because: Joh 10:4, Joh 10:27, Joh 6:37, Joh 6:44, Joh 6:45, Joh 6:65, Joh 8:47, Joh 12:37-40; Rom 11:7, Rom 11:8; Co2 4:3, Co2 4:4; Jo1 4:6 John 10:27”
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