KJV ORIGINAL
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm the good shepherd, and I know my sheep inside and out, and they know me just as well.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knows you completely, and when you really know him, that connection goes both ways.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, shepherds were essential in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where they protected their flocks from predators and led them to pasture. Jesus uses this familiar image to describe His relationship with His followers, contrasting Himself with the religious leaders who failed to care for the people. This metaphor draws from Old Testament passages like Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34, where God is depicted as a shepherd.
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