The Shepherd Knows His Sheep

[22] And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. [23] And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. [24] Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. [25] Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. [26] But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. [27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: [28] And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. [29] My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. [30] I and my Father are one.

• Wisdom

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

• Character

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

• Character
• Wisdom

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

• Shepherd

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

• Foretold
• Righteous
• Shepherd

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.