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Jesus at the Feast of Dedication

John 10:27

In 9 translations

BSB
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
KJV
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
WEB
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
ASV
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
LSV
according as I said to you: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me,
YLT
according as I said to you: My sheep my voice do hear, and I know them, and they follow me,
DBY
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me;
DRC
My sheep hear my voice: and I know them, and they follow me.
GNV
My sheepe heare my voyce, and I knowe them, and they follow me,

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Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἀκούουσιν (“they listen”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἀκούει (“he listens”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of γινώσκω: Tyndale House: γεινώσκω.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: ἀκούουσιν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἀκούουσιν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἀκούει.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἐμὰ τῆς φωνῆς μου ἀκούουσιν, κἀγὼ γινώσκω αὐτά, καὶ ἀκολουθοῦσίν μοι,
RP2018
Τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἐμὰ τῆς φωνῆς μου ἀκούει, κἀγὼ γινώσκω αὐτά, καὶ ἀκολουθοῦσίν μοι·
TR-Boyd
Τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἐμὰ τῆς φωνῆς μου ἀκούει, κἀγὼ γινώσκω αὐτά, καὶ ἀκολουθοῦσί μοι·
SCR1894
τα προβατα τα εμα της φωνης μου ακουει καγω γινωσκω αυτα και ακολουθουσιν μοι

Who and where

◆ Feast of Dedication

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • John 10:16I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
  • John 10:14I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
  • Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
  • 1 Corinthians 8:3But the one who loves God is known by God.
  • John 10:3–4The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him…
  • Hebrews 3:7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
  • John 5:25Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.
  • John 8:12Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
  • John 10:8All who came before Me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
  • 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?
  • John 12:26If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
  • John 8:43Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
  • Matthew 17:5While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
  • Luke 9:23Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
  • 1 Kings 18:21Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.
  • 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.”

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