John 10:14

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Ik ben de goede herder; Ik ken de mijnen, en de mijnen kennen Mij,

Wat betekent dit?

In John 10:14, Jesus says He is the good shepherd who knows His sheep and they know Him. This means He cares for believers personally and intimately.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you have a pet dog that loves you very much and always comes to you when you call. Jesus is like that loving pet but even better - He takes care of us all the time!

Historische achtergrond

John 10:14 was written by John, one of Jesus' closest disciples, around 90 AD for a mixed audience of Jewish and Gentile Christians. In this context, 'shepherd' evokes Israel's cultural understanding of God's care.

Toepassing voor vandaag

If you feel lost or unsure about your faith journey, remember that Jesus as the Good Shepherd knows each detail of your life. Pray to connect with Him more deeply in daily decisions and challenges.

Onderwerpen

• shepherd imagery
• divine care
• intimacy with God
• personal relationship
• faithfulness
• protection

Gerelateerde verzen

• Psalm 23:1
• Ezekiel 34:11-16
• John 10:7-9
• Matthew 9:36
• Luke 15:3-7

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op John → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Who are 'the sheep' in this verse?

'The sheep' refers to believers, followers of Jesus. They rely on Him for guidance and protection.

How can we be sure that Jesus knows us as His sheep?

We can know we are His when we feel His presence in our lives and experience His care through answered prayers and daily guidance.

Why does the verse emphasize mutual knowledge between Jesus and believers?

This emphasizes a deep, reciprocal relationship where Jesus cares for us personally and we trust Him completely.

What practical steps can someone take to feel closer to Christ as His sheep?

Prayer, Bible study, attending church, serving others in the community are all ways to deepen one's relationship with Christ and experience His care more fully.