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John 10:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 10:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 10 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11 (KJV)
Commentary on John 10:11
Jesus declares 'I am the good shepherd' (ego eimi ho poimen ho kalos), using kalos (good/beautiful/noble) rather than merely agathos (good). The quality emphasized is not just moral goodness but excellence, attractiveness, and nobility of character. The defining action follows: 'the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep' (ten psychen autou tithesi hyper ton probaton). The verb tithemi (to lay down) indicates voluntary sacrifice, not forced death. The preposition hyper (for, on behalf of) shows substitutionary purpose. Contrasted with the hireling who flees (10:12-13), the good shepherd r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 10:11
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“and I'm known by my own;”
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.,For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.,,,,,,,,”
“and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.”
“that we”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant”
“and said”
“you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.”