John 10:14

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Jesus has just contrasted himself with a hired hand who runs away when the wolf comes because he does not really care about the sheep. Palestinian shepherds often knew each animal by name and could call their own flock out of a shared fold.

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2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Galatians 4:9But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Psalms 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and known me.
Isaiah 43:1But now, this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

World English Bible (WEB)

I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own;

King James Version (KJV)

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I am the good keeper; I have knowledge of my sheep, and they have knowledge of me,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'I am the good shepherd, and I know my sheep, and am known by mine,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo soy el buen pastor; y conozco mis ovejas, y las mías me conocen.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo soy el buen pastor. Yo conozco a mis ovejas y ellas me conocen a mí,

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John 10:14

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