John 10:28
New International Version
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

New Living Translation
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me,

English Standard Version
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Berean Standard Bible
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Berean Literal Bible
And I give them eternal life, and never shall they perish to the age, and never will anyone seize them out of My hand.

King James Bible
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

New King James Version
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.

New American Standard Bible
and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

NASB 1995
and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

NASB 1977
and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand.

Legacy Standard Bible
and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish—ever; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.

Amplified Bible
And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.

Christian Standard Bible
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish—ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand.

American Standard Version
and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

Contemporary English Version
and I give them eternal life, so that they will never be lost. No one can snatch them out of my hand.

English Revised Version
and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me.

Good News Translation
I give them eternal life, and they shall never die. No one can snatch them away from me.

International Standard Version
I give them eternal life, they'll never be lost, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Majority Standard Bible
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

NET Bible
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them from my hand.

New Heart English Bible
I give everlasting life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.

Weymouth New Testament
I give them the Life of the Ages, and they shall never, never perish, nor shall any one wrest them from my hand.

World English Bible
I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I give continuous life to them, and they will not perish—throughout the age, and no one will snatch them out of My hand;

Berean Literal Bible
And I give them eternal life, and never shall they perish to the age, and never will anyone seize them out of My hand.

Young's Literal Translation
and life age-during I give to them, and they shall not perish -- to the age, and no one shall pluck them out of my hand;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I give them life everlasting; and they shall not perish for ever, and no man shall pluck them out of my hand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I give them eternal life, and they shall not perish, for eternity. And no one shall seize them from my hand.

New American Bible
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.

New Revised Standard Version
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I give to them eternal life; and they will never perish, and no man will snatch them from my hands.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And I am giving them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them from my hand.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and I give them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall take them out of my hand.

Godbey New Testament
and I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall pluck them out of my hand.

Haweis New Testament
and I give unto them everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity, and no person shall pluck them out of my hand.

Mace New Testament
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.

Weymouth New Testament
I give them the Life of the Ages, and they shall never, never perish, nor shall any one wrest them from my hand.

Worrell New Testament
and I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, nor shall any one snatch them out of My hand.

Worsley New Testament
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; nor shall any one force them out of my hand.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Unbelief of the Jews
27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. 29My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.…

Cross References
Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 6:37-40
Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. / For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. / And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. ...

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

1 John 5:11-13
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. / I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

1 Corinthians 1:8-9
He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. / God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Psalm 23:1-4
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...

Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

Isaiah 49:15-16
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! / Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’


Treasury of Scripture

And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

I give.

John 3:16,36
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life…

John 5:39,40
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me…

John 6:27,40,47,68
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed…

they.

John 3:15
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 4:14
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

John 5:24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

neither.

John 17:11,12
And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are

Deuteronomy 33:3
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.

Psalm 31:5
Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

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John 10
1. Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.
19. Diverse opinions of him.
23. He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;
31. escapes the Jews;
39. and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him.














I give
The phrase "I give" is significant in understanding the nature of the relationship between Jesus and His followers. The Greek word used here is "δίδωμι" (didōmi), which implies a voluntary and generous act. This highlights the grace and sovereignty of Christ in bestowing eternal life. It is not earned or merited by human effort but is a gift from the divine Savior, emphasizing the unmerited favor that is central to the Christian faith.

them
The word "them" refers to the sheep, or the followers of Christ, as described earlier in John 10. This personal pronoun underscores the intimate relationship between Jesus and His believers. It is a reminder that the promise of eternal life is specific and personal, intended for those who hear His voice and follow Him, as described in the preceding verses.

eternal life
"Eternal life" is a profound concept in Christian theology, rooted in the Greek words "ζωὴν αἰώνιον" (zōēn aiōnion). This life is not merely an unending existence but a quality of life that begins now and continues forever in the presence of God. It is characterized by a deep, abiding relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The promise of eternal life is central to the Gospel message, offering hope and assurance to believers.

and they will never perish
The phrase "and they will never perish" is a powerful assurance of the security of the believer. The Greek word "ἀπόλωνται" (apolōntai) means to be destroyed or to perish. Jesus is emphatically stating that those who belong to Him are safe from eternal destruction. This promise is a source of great comfort and confidence, affirming the eternal security of the believer in Christ.

No one can snatch them
"No one can snatch them" uses the Greek word "ἁρπάσει" (harpasei), which means to seize or snatch away by force. This imagery conveys the strength and protection of Christ over His followers. It reassures believers that no external force, whether spiritual or physical, can remove them from the safety and security of Jesus' care. This is a testament to the omnipotence of Christ and His ability to protect His own.

out of My hand
The phrase "out of My hand" signifies the personal and powerful grip of Jesus on His followers. The hand is often a symbol of power and authority in biblical literature. Here, it represents the divine authority and protection of Christ. The imagery of being held in Jesus' hand conveys a sense of security and belonging, emphasizing that believers are under the sovereign care of the Good Shepherd, who is both willing and able to keep them safe for eternity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I
κἀγὼ (kagō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.

give
δίδωμι (didōmi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

eternal
αἰώνιον (aiōnion)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual.

life,
ζωὴν (zōēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they will never perish.
ἀπόλωνται (apolōntai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.

No
οὐχ (ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

one
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

can snatch
ἁρπάσει (harpasei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 726: To seize, snatch, obtain by robbery. From a derivative of haireomai; to seize.

them
αὐτὰ (auta)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

out of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

hand.
χειρός (cheiros)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.


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