John 10:26–27
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
But ye beleeue not, because ye are not of my sheepe, as I said vnto you.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
My sheepe heare my voyce, and I know them, and they follow me.
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From verse 26
- 2 Corinthians 4:3–4Rank 2 from verse 26
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
3But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which beleeue not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine vnto them.
- John 10:27Rank 3 from verse 26
- John 12:37–40Rank 4 from verse 26
37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
38That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they beleeued not on him:
38That the saying of Esaias the Prophet might be fulfilled, which hee spake, *Lord, who hath beleeued our report? and to whom hath the arme of the Lord beene reuealed?
39Therefore they could not beleeue, because that Esaias said againe,
40*He hath blinded their eyes, and hardned their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor vnderstand with their heart, and be conuerted, and I should heale them.
- Romans 11:7–8Rank 6 from verse 26
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
8(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for, but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were ‖blinded,
8According as it is written, *God hath giuen them the spirit of ‖slumber: *eyes that they should not see, and eares that they should not heare vnto this day.
- 1 John 4:6Rank 7 from verse 26
- John 6:44–45Rank 10 from verse 26
44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
45It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
44No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, draw him: and I will raise him vp at the last day.
45*It is written in the Prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Euery man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, commeth vnto me,
From verse 27
- John 10:16Rank 1 from verse 27
16And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
16And other sheepe I haue, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall heare my voyce; *and there shall be one fold, and one shepheard.
- John 10:14Rank 2 from verse 27
- 1 Corinthians 8:3Rank 3 from verse 27
- Revelation 3:20Rank 4 from verse 27
20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
20Behold, I stand at the doore, and knocke: if any man heare my voyce, and open the doore, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
- John 10:3–4Rank 5 from verse 27
3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
3To him the porter openeth, and the sheepe heare his voyce, and he calleth his owne sheepe by name, and leadeth them out.
4And when he putteth foorth his owne sheepe, he goeth before them, and the sheepe follow him: for they know his voyce.
- Hebrews 3:7Rank 6 from verse 27
25Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
25Uerily, verily I say vnto you, The houre is comming, & now is, when the dead shall heare the voice of the Sonne of God: and they that heare, shall liue.
12¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
12¶ Then spake Iesus againe vnto them, saying, *I am the light of the world: he that followeth mee, shall not walke in darkenesse, but shall haue the light of life.
- Galatians 4:9Rank 9 from verse 27
9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
9But now after that yee haue knowen God, or rather are knowen of God, how turne ye ‖againe to the weak and beggerly ‖Elements, whereunto ye desire againe to be in bondage?
- John 12:26Rank 11 from verse 27
- Matthew 17:5Rank 14 from verse 27
5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
5*While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud ouershadowed them: and behold a voyce out of the cloude, which saide, This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased: heare ye him.
- 1 Kings 18:21Rank 15 from verse 27
21And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
21And Eliiah came vnto all the people, and said, how long halt yee betweene two ‖opinions? If the LORD bee God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him: and the people answered him not a word.
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 16 from verse 27
19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- John 21:22Rank 17 from verse 27
34¶ And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
34¶ And when he had called the people vnto him, with his disciples also, he said vnto them, *Whosoeuer will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse and follow mee.
- Luke 13:27Rank 19 from verse 27
- Matthew 16:24Rank 20 from verse 27
- Matthew 25:12Rank 21 from verse 27
- Matthew 7:23Rank 22 from verse 27
- Mark 10:21Rank 24 from verse 27
21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
21Then Iesus beholding him, loued him, and said vnto him, One thing thou lackest; Goe thy way, sell whatsoeuer thou hast, and giue to the poore, and thou shalt haue treasure in heauen, and come, take vp the crosse & folow me.
- Revelation 14:4Rank 25 from verse 27
4These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
4These are they which were not defiled with women: for they are virgines: These are they which follow the Lambe whithersoeuer hee goeth: These †were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits vnto God, and to the Lambe.
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John 10:26
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Flock animals kept for wool, food, and sacrifice. Sense 2: Figuratively, people pictured as a flock or as needing a shepherd.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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John 10:27
Sense 1: Flock animals kept for wool, food, and sacrifice. Sense 2: Figuratively, people pictured as a flock or as needing a shepherd.
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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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25Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.
25Iesus answered them, I told you, and ye beleeued not: the workes that I doe in my Fathers name, they beare witnesse of me.
26But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
26But ye beleeue not, because ye are not of my sheepe, as I said vnto you.
Selected passage27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
27My sheepe heare my voyce, and I know them, and they follow me.
Selected passage28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
28And I giue vnto them eternall life, and they shall neuer perish, neither shall any man plucke them out of my hand.