John 10:27 bbe — My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:

Bible in Basic English

"My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:"

— John 10:27, Bible in Basic English

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John 10 — Context

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Then the Jews came round him, saying, how long are you going to keep us in doubt? If you are the Christ, say so clearly.

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Jesus said in answer, I have said it and you have no belief: the works which I do in my Father's name, these give witness about me.

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But you have no belief because you are not of my sheep.

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My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:

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And I give them eternal life; they will never come to destruction, and no one will ever take them out of my hand.

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That which my Father has given to me has more value than all; and no one is able to take anything out of the Father's hand.

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I and my Father are one.

John 10:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:27 say?
John 10:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:”
Where is John 10:27 in the Bible?
John 10:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 27.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:27.
What translation should I read John 10:27 in?
John 10:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:27?
John 10:27 reads (BBE): “My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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