John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 10:16
And other sheep I have ,.... Not distinct from those for whom he laid down his life, but from those who were under the Old Testament dispensation, and who heard not the thieves and robbers that were before Christ, John 10:8 ; others besides the lost sheep of the house of Israel, or the elect among the Jews, to whom Christ was sent; and by whom are meant the chosen of God among the Gentiles, who were sheep, though not called and folded, for the reasons given: See Gill on John 10:3 .... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 10:15
As the Father knoweth me ,.... These words, with what follow, are in connection with John 10:14 ; and the sense is, that the mutual knowledge of Christ, and his sheep, is like that which his Father and he have of each other. The Father knows Christ as his own Son, and loves him as such, in the most strong and affectionate manner; and has entrusted him with the persons, grace, and glory, of all his people: even so know I the Father ; or rather, "and I know the Father"; as he needs must,... read more