John 10:28 kjv
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 10:28 nkjv
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
John 10:28 niv
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 10:28 esv
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 10:28 nlt
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me,
John 10 28 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 10:28 | I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; | John 10:28 |
| John 10:28 | no one will snatch them out of my hand. | John 10:28 |
| John 3:16 | For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son... | John 3:16 (Gives eternal life) |
| John 5:24 | Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes... | John 5:24 (Passed from death to life) |
| Romans 8:38-39 | For I am sure that neither death nor life... | Romans 8:38-39 (Nothing can separate) |
| 1 Peter 1:5 | who are protected by God’s power through faith for a salvation | 1 Peter 1:5 (Protected by God’s power) |
| Ephesians 1:13-14 | you also, when you heard the word of truth... sealed with the Holy Spirit | Ephesians 1:13-14 (Sealed with the Spirit) |
| John 6:39 | And this is the will of him who sent me: that I should lose... | John 6:39 (Not lose any) |
| John 17:11-12 | Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me... | John 17:11-12 (Kept by the Father) |
| Jeremiah 32:40 | I will make an everlasting covenant with them... | Jeremiah 32:40 (Everlasting covenant) |
| Isaiah 41:10 | Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. | Isaiah 41:10 (God with them) |
| Acts 20:29-30 | I know that after my going gales ferocious wolves will enter in.. | Acts 20:29-30 (No snatching by external forces) |
| 2 Timothy 1:12 | for which I also suffer these things, nevertheless I am not ashamed,... | 2 Timothy 1:12 (He is able to guard what has been entrusted) |
| Hebrews 4:15 | For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize... | Hebrews 4:15 (Sympathetic High Priest) |
| 1 Corinthians 1:8 | He will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. | 1 Corinthians 1:8 (Sustained to the end) |
| Jude 1:24 | Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you.. | Jude 1:24 (Able to keep from stumbling) |
| Philippians 1:6 | And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will.. | Philippians 1:6 (Begun good work completed) |
| John 14:16 | And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper.. | John 14:16 (Another Helper given) |
| John 13:1 | Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had.. | John 13:1 (Jesus’ hour) |
| Colossians 3:3-4 | For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. | Colossians 3:3-4 (Life hidden with Christ) |
| Psalm 91:1 | He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. | Psalm 91:1 (Dwelling in God’s shelter) |
| Psalm 36:7-8 | How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of man take refuge.. | Psalm 36:7-8 (Refuge in God) |
| Song of Solomon 8:6 | Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death. | Song of Solomon 8:6 (Love stronger than death) |
| Revelation 7:14-17 | And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.... | Revelation 7:14-17 (Washed robes in tribulation) |
John 10 verses
John 10 28 Meaning
Jesus assures His sheep that He gives them eternal life and they will never perish, nor will anyone snatch them out of His hand. This is a promise of secure salvation for believers.
John 10 28 Context
This verse comes from Jesus' discourse in the temple during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). He has been speaking about Himself as the Good Shepherd. Earlier in the chapter, the religious leaders had asked Jesus directly if He was the Christ, and His answer, implying divine authority, led to attempts to stone Him. In John 10:22-29, Jesus reaffirms His divine identity and the security of those who belong to Him, in stark contrast to the shepherds who were harming the flock.
John 10 28 Word Analysis
“I” (ego): Emphasizes Jesus' personal authority and identity.
“give” (didōmi): To grant, bestow, present. It’s a divine act of gift.
“them” (autois): Refers specifically to Jesus' sheep, those who hear His voice and follow Him (John 10:27).
“eternal life” (zōēn aiōnion): Not just duration, but a quality of life now, beginning with new birth, fully realized in the age to come, centered on knowing God and Jesus Christ (John 17:3).
“will never perish” (ou mē apollyntai): A strong double negative ("ouketi" + "apollymi") indicating a future, definitive, and absolute impossibility of perishing or being destroyed. "Apollymi" can mean to destroy utterly, lose, perish.
“neither” (oudeis): No one; emphatic negation.
“snatch” (harpazei): To seize, to grab, to pull away forcefully. Highlights the struggle for the believer's soul.
“out of” (ek): From within.
“my hand” (tēs cheiros mou): Represents Jesus' power, protection, and possession. The believer is firmly held.
Words-group analysis:
- “give them eternal life”: This is a direct conferral of God's unending life upon His followers. It is an active, gracious impartation from Jesus Himself.
- “they will never perish”: This guarantees preservation against all threats of destruction or ultimate loss. The permanence is absolute.
- “no one will snatch them out of my hand”: This phrase depicts an impenetrable security. The power of Jesus' grip is greater than any force attempting to pull believers away. It signifies ownership and protection.
John 10 28 Bonus Section
The "hand" imagery echoes Old Testament promises of God's protective power, such as in Isaiah 41:10 where God promises to uphold His people with His righteous right hand. The concept of the sheep belonging to the Shepherd and being known by Him is central to the entire discourse in John 10, reinforcing the intimate and unbreakable relationship. Jesus’ words here preempt any notion that believers are vulnerable or subject to losing their salvation through external attacks or their own weaknesses. It highlights the security that comes from being intimately known and powerfully kept by Christ.
John 10 28 Commentary
This verse is a cornerstone of assurance for believers in Christ. It affirms that salvation is not a conditional human achievement but a divinely secured reality. Jesus' promise to "give them eternal life" signifies the transformative impartation of life that begins at salvation and continues eternally. The dual negation "never perish" underlines the certainty of their final preservation. The vivid imagery of "no one will snatch them out of my hand" underscores Jesus' sovereign power and personal commitment to His own. He holds them secure, ensuring that no external force—be it demonic, worldly, or even internal doubt—can ultimately separate them from His saving grip. This protection is rooted in His power and the Father’s love (John 10:29), which are unassailable.