John - Chapter 10

Navigate by Book & Chapter

Go

11 “I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep.

12 When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.

13 The hired man runs away because he is only a hired man and does not care about the sheep.

14 I am the good shepherd. As the Father knows me and I know the Father,

15 in the same way I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them.

16 There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd.

17 “The Father loves me because I am willing to give up my life, in order that I may receive it back again.

18 No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is what my Father has commanded me to do.”

Footnotes

Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today’s English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

More From Sunday Mass

Partners in Prayer

Giana Finds Her Stride

Heartbreak comes in many forms. It can be especially painful when it comes from our parents, the people who are...

January 31, 2023

Sunday Mass

Living In A New Way

The idea of living in a new way can be daunting, even frightening. There is a strong temptation to stay...

January 30, 2023

Partners in Prayer

A Stable Home For Patrick

Last year, as the clock struck midnight and marked the start of a new year, Patrick felt anything but hopeful....

December 29, 2022

Request Sunday Mass Guide

The Sunday Mass Guide sent to your home address

Spiritual nourishment and updates from the Sunday Mass community

Monthly reflections from Fr. Scott Donahue, our Principal Celebrant

Fill out your information