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John 10:15
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Christian Standard Bible®
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father.
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father.
King James Version (1611)
As the father knoweth me, euen so know I the father: & I lay downe my life for the sheepe.
As the father knoweth me, euen so know I the father: & I lay downe my life for the sheepe.
King James Version
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
English Standard Version
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
New American Standard Bible
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
New Century Version
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I give my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I give my life for the sheep.
Amplified Bible
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep.
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
Legacy Standard Bible
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
Berean Standard Bible
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
Contemporary English Version
Just as the Father knows me, I know the Father, and I give up my life for my sheep.
Just as the Father knows me, I know the Father, and I give up my life for my sheep.
Complete Jewish Bible
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father — and I lay down my life on behalf of the sheep.
just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father — and I lay down my life on behalf of the sheep.
Darby Translation
as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Geneva Bible (1587)
As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay downe my life for my sheepe.
As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay downe my life for my sheepe.
George Lamsa Translation
Just as my Father knows me, I also know my Father; and I lay down my life for the sake of the sheep.
Just as my Father knows me, I also know my Father; and I lay down my life for the sake of the sheep.
Lexham English Bible
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Literal Translation
Even as the Father knows Me, I also know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
Even as the Father knows Me, I also know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
American Standard Version
even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Bible in Basic English
Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.
Even as the Father has knowledge of me and I of the Father; and I am giving my life for the sheep.
Hebrew Names Version
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
International Standard Version
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay downgive">[fn] my life for the sheep.Matthew 11:27; John 15:13;">[xr]
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay downgive">[fn] my life for the sheep.Matthew 11:27; John 15:13;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
As my Father knoweth me (and) I know my Father, and my life I lay down for the flock.
As my Father knoweth me (and) I know my Father, and my life I lay down for the flock.
Murdock Translation
As my Father knoweth me, so know I my Father; and I expose my life for the flock.
As my Father knoweth me, so know I my Father; and I expose my life for the flock.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
As the father knoweth me, euen so, knowe I also the father: And I geue my lyfe for the sheepe.
As the father knoweth me, euen so, knowe I also the father: And I geue my lyfe for the sheepe.
English Revised Version
even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
World English Bible
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
(As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father) and I lay down my life for the sheep.
(As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father) and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Weymouth's New Testament
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I am laying down my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I am laying down my life for the sheep.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
As the fadir hath knowun me, Y knowe the fadir; and Y putte my lijf for my scheep.
As the fadir hath knowun me, Y knowe the fadir; and Y putte my lijf for my scheep.
Update Bible Version
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Webster's Bible Translation
As the Father knoweth me, even so I know the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
As the Father knoweth me, even so I know the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
New English Translation
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
New King James Version
As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
New Living Translation
just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep.
just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep.
New Life Bible
I know My Father as My Father knows Me. I give My life for the sheep.
I know My Father as My Father knows Me. I give My life for the sheep.
New Revised Standard
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Just as, the Father, knoweth me, and, I, know, the Father; and, my life, I lay down for the sheep.
Just as, the Father, knoweth me, and, I, know, the Father; and, my life, I lay down for the sheep.
Douay-Rheims Bible
As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep.
As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep.
Revised Standard Version
as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
As my father knoweth me: even so knowe I my father. And I geve my lyfe for the shepe:
As my father knoweth me: even so knowe I my father. And I geve my lyfe for the shepe:
Young's Literal Translation
according as the Father doth know me, and I know the Father, and my life I lay down for the sheep,
according as the Father doth know me, and I know the Father, and my life I lay down for the sheep,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Eue as my father knoweth me, and I knowe ye father. And I geue my life for my shepe.
Eue as my father knoweth me, and I knowe ye father. And I geue my life for my shepe.
Mace New Testament (1729)
(as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them.
(as the father and I are known to one another:) and I lay down my life for them.
Simplified Cowboy Version
just like the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I will lay down my life for my cattle.
just like the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I will lay down my life for my cattle.
Contextual Overview
1"Let me set this before you as plainly as I can. If a person climbs over or through the fence of a sheep pen instead of going through the gate, you know he's up to no good—a sheep rustler! The shepherd walks right up to the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate to him and the sheep recognize his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he gets them all out, he leads them and they follow because they are familiar with his voice. They won't follow a stranger's voice but will scatter because they aren't used to the sound of it." 6Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. So he tried again. "I'll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep. All those others are up to no good—sheep stealers, every one of them. But the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the Gate. Anyone who goes through me will be cared for—will freely go in and out, and find pasture. A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. 11"I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He's only in it for the money. The sheep don't matter to him. 14"I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Father knows me and I know the Father. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. They'll also recognize my voice. Then it will be one flock, one Shepherd. This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
As: John 1:18, John 6:46, John 8:55, John 17:25, Matthew 11:27, Luke 10:21, Revelation 5:2-9
and I: John 10:11, John 10:17, John 15:13, Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 53:8, Isaiah 53:10, Daniel 9:26, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 20:28, Galatians 1:4, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 John 2:2, Revelation 5:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 33:3 - passed Exodus 33:12 - I know Matthew 27:50 - yielded Luke 10:22 - and no Luke 15:4 - having John 7:29 - I John 8:14 - for John 8:19 - Ye neither John 11:51 - that Jesus 1 Corinthians 13:12 - now 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - died 2 Peter 1:17 - God 1 John 2:1 - Father 1 John 3:16 - perceive
Cross-References
Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
Genesis 10:3
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah.
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah.
Genesis 10:8
Cush also had Nimrod. He was the first great warrior on Earth. He was a great hunter before God . There was a saying, "Like Nimrod, a great hunter before God ." His kingdom got its start with Babel; then Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the country of Shinar. From there he went up to Asshur and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Cush also had Nimrod. He was the first great warrior on Earth. He was a great hunter before God . There was a saying, "Like Nimrod, a great hunter before God ." His kingdom got its start with Babel; then Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the country of Shinar. From there he went up to Asshur and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Genesis 10:15
Canaan had Sidon his firstborn, Heth, the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanites spread out, going from Sidon toward Gerar, as far south as Gaza, and then east all the way over to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and on to Lasha.
Canaan had Sidon his firstborn, Heth, the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanites spread out, going from Sidon toward Gerar, as far south as Gaza, and then east all the way over to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and on to Lasha.
Genesis 10:20
These are the descendants of Ham by family, language, country, and nation.
These are the descendants of Ham by family, language, country, and nation.
Genesis 10:21
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Genesis 10:24
Arphaxad had Shelah and Shelah had Eber. Eber had two sons, Peleg (so named because in his days the human race divided) and Joktan.
Arphaxad had Shelah and Shelah had Eber. Eber had two sons, Peleg (so named because in his days the human race divided) and Joktan.
Genesis 23:3
Then Abraham got up from mourning his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites: "I know I'm only an outsider here among you, but sell me a burial plot so that I can bury my dead decently."
Then Abraham got up from mourning his dead wife and spoke to the Hittites: "I know I'm only an outsider here among you, but sell me a burial plot so that I can bury my dead decently."
Genesis 49:13
Zebulun settles down on the seashore; he's a safe harbor for ships, right alongside Sidon.
Zebulun settles down on the seashore; he's a safe harbor for ships, right alongside Sidon.
1 Chronicles 1:13
Canaan had Sidon (his firstborn) and Heth, and was ancestor to the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.
Canaan had Sidon (his firstborn) and Heth, and was ancestor to the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
As the Father knoweth me,.... These words, with what follow, are in connection with John 10:14; and the sense is, that the mutual knowledge of Christ, and his sheep, is like that which his Father and he have of each other. The Father knows Christ as his own Son, and loves him as such, in the most strong and affectionate manner; and has entrusted him with the persons, grace, and glory, of all his people:
even so know I the Father; or rather, "and I know the Father"; as he needs must, since he lay in his bosom, and still does, and knows his nature, perfections, purposes, and his whole mind and will; and loves him most ardently, which he has shown by his coming down from heaven, to do his will; and trusts in him for the accomplishment of everything he promised unto him:
and I lay down my life for the sheep; which proves him to be the good shepherd, John 10:11. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "for my sheep"; which were his, by the Father's gift, and for no other has he laid down his life. The Ethiopic version, as before, renders it, or rather explains it, "I lay down my life for the redemption of my sheep".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
As the Father knoweth me ... - See the Matthew 11:27 note; also Luke 10:22 note.
I lay down my life for the sheep - That is, I give my life as an atoning sacrifice for their sins. I die in their place, to redeem them from sin, and danger, and death. See John 10:17-18.
