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NASB | John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 10:14 "I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]-- |
Bible Question:
This question is posed after considering Psalm 23 and John 10:14 and after reading #88387. Is Jesus the Good Shepherd or the good shepherd? Is He our Owner or does He own us? When considering John 10:6, do you think we are any closer to understanding the things of God? From the heart, Ray |
Bible Answer: Hello, First off, I think you're talking around in circles. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Why? The Bible says so. In fact, Jesus is the only one identified as "The Good Shepherd". So, who cares to what degree it is? As for "Owner" -v- "Own us", Clarify this. Both phrases have the same meaning. Also, I think it's slightly different than ownership and possession. It's more like kinship. This is especially true when taking into account Paul's usage of our being "Children of God" and "Joint heirs with Christ". As for being closer to understanding the things of God, God will reveal himself only in the capacity of our understanding. What we understand about him now is all that we are capable of. Anything beyond that is a venture in futility because it would hinder our relationship with God rather than edify it. When we are capable of understanding more about God, God will reveal it to us through faith, as per Romans 1:17. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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