New International Version but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. New Living Translation But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. English Standard Version but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. Berean Standard Bible But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe. Berean Literal Bible But you⁺ do not believe, because you⁺ are not of My sheep. King James Bible But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. New King James Version But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. New American Standard Bible But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep. NASB 1995 “But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep. NASB 1977 “But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep. Legacy Standard Bible But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep. Amplified Bible But you do not believe Me [so you do not trust and follow Me] because you are not My sheep. Berean Annotated Bible But because you⁺ are not My sheep, you⁺ refuse to believe. Christian Standard Bible But you don’t believe because you are not of my sheep. Holman Christian Standard Bible But you don’t believe because you are not My sheep. American Standard Version But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep. Contemporary English Version But since you are not my sheep, you don't believe me. English Revised Version But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, you don't believe because you're not my sheep. Good News Translation but you will not believe, for you are not my sheep. International Standard Version but you don't believe, because you don't belong to my sheep. NET Bible But you refuse to believe because you are not my sheep. New Heart English Bible But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep. Webster's Bible Translation But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you. Weymouth New Testament But you do not believe, because you are not my sheep. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe, just as I said to you. World English Bible But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut you do not believe, for you are not of My sheep, Berean Literal Bible But you⁺ do not believe, because you⁺ are not of My sheep. Young's Literal Translation but ye do not believe, for ye are not of my sheep, Smith's Literal Translation But ye believe not, for ye are not of my sheep, as I said to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep. Catholic Public Domain Version But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep. New American Bible But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. New Revised Standard Version but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep, just as I told you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep, just as I said to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut you believe not, because you are not of my sheep. As I said to you, Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But ye believe not, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you. Mace New Testament but, as I said before, you do not believe; because ye are not of my sheep. Weymouth New Testament But you do not believe, because you are not my sheep. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Unbelief of the Jews…25“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. 26But because you are not My sheep, you refuse to believe. 27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.… Cross References But because you are not My sheep, John 8:47 Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. Ezekiel 34:31 ‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.” you refuse to believe. John 5:38-40 nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent. / You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, / yet you refuse to come to Me to have life. 2 Thessalonians 2:10 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. Hebrews 3:19 So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. John 8:47 Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:65 Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted it to him.” John 8:43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. John 12:37-40 Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: … Romans 8:7-8 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. / Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. / The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Matthew 13:11-15 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. / Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. / This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ … Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Treasury of Scripture But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep, as I said to you. because. John 10:4,27 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice… John 6:37,44,45,65 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out… John 8:47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Jump to Previous Belief Believe Belong SheepJump to Next Belief Believe Belong SheepJohn 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. But because you are not My sheep, Jesus identifies the unbelief of His opponents as evidence that they do not belong to His flock. Speaking to religious leaders who had seen His works and heard His teaching, He exposes their lack of spiritual recognition. His sheep are those who know Him, hear His voice, and follow Him as the promised Shepherd of God’s people. Jhn 8:47 Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God.… you refuse to believe. Their unbelief is willful, not the result of insufficient testimony. Despite the signs that revealed Jesus’ identity and authority, they rejected Him. Their response fulfills the pattern of resistance to God’s revealed truth and confirms their separation from those who receive the Son in faith. Jhn 5:38-40 nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to the Jewish leaders and people who are questioning His identity and authority. He is the Good Shepherd, as described earlier in John 10. 2. Jewish Leaders The primary audience of Jesus' statement. They are skeptical and resistant to Jesus' message and claims of divinity. 3. Sheep A metaphor used by Jesus to describe His followers, those who hear His voice and follow Him. This imagery is rooted in the pastoral culture of the time and is significant throughout the Bible. 4. Jerusalem The setting of this discourse, where Jesus often taught and faced opposition from religious leaders. 5. Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) The context of this chapter, a time when Jesus was in Jerusalem, providing a backdrop for His teachings about being the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd. Teaching Points Understanding Spiritual BlindnessSpiritual blindness prevents individuals from recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. This blindness is often due to hardened hearts and unwillingness to accept the truth. The Importance of Belonging to Jesus' Flock Being part of Jesus' flock is characterized by hearing His voice and following Him. This relationship is marked by trust, obedience, and faith. Faith as a Gift Belief in Jesus is not merely an intellectual assent but a gift from God. It involves a transformation of the heart and mind, leading to a life of discipleship. The Role of the Shepherd Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, provides guidance, protection, and sustenance to His sheep. Believers can find comfort and assurance in His care. Responding to Jesus' Call The call to follow Jesus requires a response. It involves turning away from unbelief and embracing a life of faith and obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 10:26?2. How does John 10:26 highlight the importance of faith in Jesus' teachings? 3. What does John 10:26 reveal about the relationship between belief and belonging? 4. How can John 10:26 guide us in discerning true followers of Christ today? 5. How does John 10:26 connect with the concept of spiritual hearing in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the message of John 10:26 in our daily lives? 7. Why do some people not believe, according to John 10:26? 8. How does John 10:26 challenge the concept of free will? 9. What does John 10:26 imply about predestination? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 10? (26) But ye believe not.--Comp. Notes on John 10:5; John 10:14; John 10:16. As I said unto you.--These words are not found in the Sinaitic or Vatican MSS., and are omitted by the best modern editors. They are not, however, without considerable authority, and the fact of their difficulty may have led to their omission. They are sometimes joined to the following verse, and some expositors accept this as their probable meaning; but although the preceding clause of John 10:26 was not actually spoken in the previous discourse, it was implied, and the reference is of a like kind to that of the Messiah in John 10:25. There is no real difficulty in the fact that He thus refers them to a discourse uttered two months before. In continuity of teaching from Him to them it immediately preceded, and at the commencement of this discourse He gathers up the thread of that which had gone before. On the other hand, the interval helps us to understand how He refers to a truth which was taught them, rather than to the actual words in which He taught it. . . . Verse 26. - He gives the reason of their insensibility or lack of appreciation and faith: But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep (for similar construction, ἐστὲ ἐκ, see Matthew 26:73; John 6:65). The clause (καθὼς εϊπον ὑμιν), [as I said unto you], is rejected by powerful arguments, and commentators cease to discuss whether it belongs to the previous or following clause. In neither case does it appear entirely relevant, although the difficulties felt in either application may be reduced by supposing either one saying or the other to have been virtually embodied in the statements of the parables of John 10:1-18. John 10:26 explains that unbelief is the inevitable outcome for those who do not belong to Christ’s flock. Because they are outside the Shepherd-sheep relationship ordained by the Father, they neither hear nor heed His voice, and they actively resist faith. The verse highlights the divine initiative in salvation and the human responsibility revealed in willful refusal, urging every listener to recognize the Shepherd and follow Him.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you are ἐστὲ (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. My ἐμῶν (emōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 1st Person Plural Strong's 1699: My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. sheep, προβάτων (probatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4263: A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. refuse οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to believe. πιστεύετε (pisteuete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Additonal Resources John 10:26 Blue Letter BibleJohn 10:26 Bible Gateway John 10:26 Bible.com John 10:26 NIV |
    |