John 10:27

“My sheep hear my voice, etc.] The voice of Christ in his Gospel, both externally and internally; (see Gill on “<431004>John 10:4”), (see Gill on “<431016>John 10:16”); and since therefore these Jews did not, it was a plain case they were not of his sheep: and I know them; (see Gill on “<431014>John 10:14”); but Christ knew not these as the elect of God, or as the Father’s gift to him, and therefore they could not be his sheep: and they follow me; both in the exercise of grace, and in the discharge of duty, and whithersoever he the good shepherd leads them; (see Gill on “<431003>John 10:3”), (see Gill on “<431004>John 10:4”). But now, whereas these Jews did not follow Christ, but turned their…”

“My sheep hear my voice, &c.--(See on Joh 10:8).”

“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 illustration which would be well understood in a country abounding in flocks. There is also a striking resemblance, which he proceeds to state, between them. Hear my voice - See John 10:3-4. Applied to Christians, it means that they hear and obey his commandments. I know them - See John 10:14.They follow me - A flock follows its shepherd to pastures and streams, John 10:3. Christians not only obey Christ, but they imitate him; they go where his Spirit and providence lead them; they yield themselves to his guidance, and seek to be led by him. When Jesus was upon…”

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, &c. - Our Lord still alludes to the discourse he had before this festival. As if he had said, My sheep are they who, Hear my voice by faith; Are known (that is, approved) by me, as loving me; and Follow me, keep my commandments, with a believing, loving heart. And to those who, Truly believe (observe three promises annexed to three conditions) I give eternal life. He does not say, I will, but I give. For he that believeth hath everlasting life. Those whom, I know truly to love me, shall never perish, provided they abide in my love. Those who follow me, neither men nor devils can pluck out of my hand. My Father who hath, by an…”

“10:27-29 As the good shepherd, Jesus would die for his sheep and secure them from all predators and thieves (10:1, 8, 11; cp. Ezek 34:22-23). • The power of the Father, appearing in Christ, keeps his sheep safe. Believers cannot be taken from Jesus because no one is more powerful than he is. Their security is not sustained by their own efforts, but by Christ. • The word translated snatch implies violence (as in John 6:15).”

“sheep: Joh 10:4, Joh 10:8, Joh 10:16, Joh 5:25, Joh 8:43; Mat 17:5; Act 3:23; Heb 3:7; Rev 3:20 and I: Joh 10:3, Joh 10:14; Mat 7:23, Mat 25:12; Luk 13:27; Co1 8:3; Gal 4:9; Ti2 2:19 and they: Joh 10:4, Joh 8:12, Joh 12:26, Joh 21:22; Kg1 18:21; Mat 16:24; Mar 8:34, Mar 10:21; Luk 9:23; Rev 14:4 John 10:28”