John 10:28

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Cross-references

John 6:47 Parallel

John 6:47 states whoever believes has eternal life; John 10:28 reiterates this gift with the guarantee of eternal security.

John 14:19 Parallel

John 14:19 ties believers' life to Jesus' own life — 'because I live, you also will live' — grounding eternal life in Christ's resurrection.

John 17:2 Parallel

In John 17:2, Jesus prays for authority to give eternal life to the Father's chosen, expanding on the gift of 10:28 within the divine plan.

John 17:11 Parallel

In John 17:11, Jesus prays for the Father to keep his disciples — the same divine preservation he promises here. Both emphasize security.

John 17:12 Parallel

John 17:12 shows Jesus guarded the disciples so none were lost except Judas — a specific example of the protection promised here, with one tragic exception.

John 18:9 Citation

John 18:9 reports the fulfillment of Jesus' word that he lost none given him — this verse demonstrates the promise in action at the arrest.

John 11:25 Parallel

In John 11:25, Jesus declares He is the life, identifying Himself as the source of the eternal life He gives in 10:28.

John 3:15 Parallel

In John 3:15, belief in Jesus brings eternal life, stating the same condition and result as the gift in 10:28.

John 3:16 Parallel

John 3:16 is the classic promise that believers receive eternal life and won't perish—John 10:28 repeats this assurance with added security.

John 3:36 Parallel

John 3:36 contrasts belief (eternal life) with disobedience (wrath); John 10:28 echoes the promise of life and never perishing for believers.

John 4:14 Parallel

In John 4:14, Jesus promises living water welling up to eternal life — the same eternal life gift here, portrayed as an internal, never-ending spring.

John 5:24 Parallel

John 5:24 states believers have eternal life and have passed from death to life — this verse confirms that security, adding the transition from death.

John 5:40 Contrast

John 5:40 highlights refusal to come to Christ for life; John 10:28 presents the positive outcome for those who do come—contrasting rejection and reception.

John 6:27 Parallel

John 6:27 urges seeking food that endures to eternal life, given by the Son; John 10:28 confirms Jesus gives eternal life with no risk of loss.

John 6:37 Parallel

John 6:37 promises Jesus will never cast out anyone who comes — this echoes the 'no snatching' promise, emphasizing the Father's gift and Christ's welcome.

John 6:39 Parallel

John 6:39 says Jesus will lose nothing given him but raise it at the last day — this adds the resurrection guarantee to the security of not perishing.

John 6:40 Parallel

John 6:40 promises everyone who believes will have eternal life and be raised up; John 10:28 adds that no one can snatch them from Jesus' hand.

John 11:26 Parallel

In John 11:26, Jesus promises believers will never die — reinforcing the eternal life and security from perishing in John 10:28.

John 18:8 Parallel

In John 18:8, Jesus ensures his disciples go free — a practical demonstration of protecting those in His hand as promised.

John 14:6 Parallel

In John 14:6, Jesus declares He is the life — identifying Himself as the source of the eternal life He gives in John 10:28.

John 5:39 Related theme

John 5:39 notes that Scriptures testify of Christ as the source of eternal life; John 10:28 directly states Jesus gives it—both point to Christ.

John 6:68 Related theme

In John 6:68, Peter confesses Jesus has the words of eternal life, reinforcing that the eternal life of 10:28 comes through Jesus's teaching.

Romans 5:9 Parallel

Romans 5:9 assures that being justified by Christ's blood guarantees salvation from God's wrath—reinforcing the 'never perish' promise of John 10:28.

Romans 6:23 Parallel

In Romans 6:23, the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, directly paralleling the free gift Jesus gives in 10:28.

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ—directly supporting the promise in John 10:28 that believers will never perish.

Romans 8:33-39 famously declares nothing can separate us from God's love—the exact same security Jesus promises in John 10:28.

Philippians 1:6 assures that God who began the good work will complete it—aligning with the security in John 10:28 that believers will never perish.

In Colossians 3:3, the believer's life is hidden with Christ, echoing the secure preservation promised in John 10:28.

Hebrews 7:25 affirms Christ's intercession saves completely, reinforcing the 'never perish' assurance from John 10:28.

1 Peter 1:5 Parallel

1 Peter 1:5 describes believers guarded by God's power for salvation, mirroring the 'no snatching' promise of John 10:28.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 explains that those who leave were never truly of us, consistent with the security of true believers in John 10:28.

1 John 2:25 Related theme

In 1 John 2:25, the promise of eternal life matches the gift Jesus gives in 10:28, underscoring its certainty.

1 John 5:13 Parallel

In 1 John 5:13, believers can know they have eternal life, directly affirming the security Jesus promises in 10:28.

1 John 5:18 Parallel

1 John 5:18 says the one born of God is protected from the evil one, aligning with the 'no snatching' security of John 10:28.

Jude 1:1 Parallel

Jude 1:1 describes believers as 'kept for Jesus Christ,' echoing the secure preservation in the Shepherd's hand from John 10:28.

Jude 1:24 Parallel

Jude 1:24 praises God's ability to keep believers from stumbling, reinforcing the safety promise of John 10:28.

Isaiah 54:17 assures no weapon formed against God's servants will succeed — echoes the promise that no one can snatch the sheep from Jesus' hand.

Psalm 37:28 Parallel

Psalm 37:28 declares the Lord preserves his saints forever — a direct OT counterpart to the promise that believers will never perish, emphasizing God's faithful preservation.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

Isaiah 55:3 invites hearers to come and receive an everlasting covenant of sure love — parallels the eternal life Jesus gives to those who come to Him.

Psalm 125:1 Parallel

Psalm 125:1 compares those who trust the Lord to Mount Zion, unmovable forever — mirroring the security of no one snatching from Jesus' hand.

Psalm 125:2 Parallel

Psalm 125:2 describes the Lord surrounding His people forever — a parallel to the surrounding protection of the Shepherd's hand.

Jeremiah 32:40 promises an everlasting covenant where God ensures His people will not turn away—echoing the secure hand of Jesus in John 10:28.

Jeremiah 31:34 promises complete forgiveness and knowledge of God under the new covenant—the basis for the eternal security Jesus gives in John 10:28.

Luke 22:32 Parallel

In Luke 22:32, Jesus prays for Peter's faith not to fail — directly showing how he keeps believers from perishing as promised here.

Jeremiah 31:3 declares God's everlasting love for Israel — a parallel to the eternal security and love that underlies Jesus' promise.

Isaiah 45:17 promises Israel everlasting salvation and no shame — a direct parallel to 'never perish' in Jesus' promise of eternal life.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 grounds eternal life in God's promise before time — the same life Jesus gives here.

Romans 8:35 Parallel

In Romans 8:35, Paul lists things that cannot separate us from Christ's love — parallel to no one snatching from His hand.

Romans 8:38 Parallel

In Romans 8:38, death, life, angels, rulers cannot separate — reinforcing the impossibility of being snatched away.

2 Timothy 4:18 echoes this security: the Lord rescues and brings safely into His kingdom — just as no one can snatch those given eternal life.

Romans 8:39 Parallel

In Romans 8:39, nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love — matching the absolute security of John 10:28.

1 John 2:17 Parallel

1 John 2:17 contrasts the passing world with those who do God's will abiding forever — reflecting the eternal security Jesus promises here.

Job 10:7 Parallel

Job 10:7 says no one can deliver from God's hand — a strong verbal parallel to Jesus' claim that no one can snatch from his hand.

Genesis 28:15 promises God's protection and presence to Jacob, prefiguring Jesus' guarantee that no one snatches his sheep from his hand.

Romans 8:31 Parallel

In Romans 8:31, 'if God is for us, who can be against us?' echoes the invincible protection of those in Christ's hand.

Romans 5:10 Related theme

In Romans 5:10, being saved by Christ's life complements the promise of never perishing — ongoing security.

Matthew 25:46 contrasts eternal punishment and eternal life — John 10:28 promises that Jesus' sheep receive eternal life and will never perish.

Matthew 19:16 asks what must be done to get eternal life — John 10:28 answers that Jesus gives eternal life as a gift to his sheep, not by works.

Isaiah 43:11 declares God alone is savior — John 10:28 echoes this by presenting Jesus giving eternal life, affirming his divine identity.

Luke 22:31 Contrast

Luke 22:31 shows Satan demanding to sift Peter — a threat of snatching, which Jesus' promise here overcomes. Jesus' hand protects.

Isaiah 45:22 calls all to turn to God for salvation — John 10:28 shows Jesus as the source of that eternal life, echoing exclusive salvation.

Deuteronomy 33:3 pictures God's holy ones in his hand — the same OT image Jesus uses here for his own hand keeping believers.

Mark 13:22 Parallel

Mark 13:22 warns of false prophets deceiving, but adds 'if possible'—highlighting the impossibility of snatching the elect, aligning with John 10:28.

1 John 4:9 Parallel

1 John 4:9 reveals God's love in sending His Son so we might live through Him — the eternal life Jesus gives flows from that love.

Matthew 24:24 warns false christs will try to deceive the elect — John 10:28 assures Jesus' sheep cannot be snatched, showing security against deception.

In 2 Timothy 1:12, Paul trusts God to guard his deposit — mirroring Jesus' pledge here to keep his sheep until the end.

Matthew 9:6 Parallel

Matthew 9:6 asserts Jesus' authority to forgive sins — John 10:28 demonstrates his authority to grant eternal life and protect his sheep, both showing divine authority.

Hebrews 9:15 shows Christ as mediator securing eternal inheritance — the same eternal life Jesus gives here.

Acts 3:15 Related theme

In Acts 3:15, Jesus is called the Author of life — connecting to the giver of eternal life in John 10:28.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

Romans 5:2 describes standing in grace through faith—the secure position that corresponds to being in Jesus' hand in John 10:28.

1 John 4:4 Parallel

1 John 4:4 assures that God in believers is greater than the enemy — similar to Jesus' promise that no one can snatch them from His hand.

2 Timothy 1:9 shows salvation and grace are given by God's purpose in Christ — the same basis for the eternal life Jesus gives here.

1 Corinthians 15:45 identifies Christ as the life-giving Spirit — the source of the eternal life Jesus promises here.

Deuteronomy 33:27 speaks of God's everlasting arms and eternal dwelling — a parallel to being secure in God's hand, though for Israel's physical protection.

Romans 5:17 Parallel

Romans 5:17 promises that believers will reign in life through Christ—echoing the eternal life that cannot be lost in John 10:28.

Romans 5:21 Related theme

In Romans 5:21, Paul writes that grace reigns through righteousness to bring eternal life through Christ, echoing the gift in 10:28.

Psalm 103:17 Related theme

In Psalm 103:17, God's steadfast love is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him — a parallel to the eternal life Jesus gives His sheep.

Jude 1:21 Related theme

In Jude 1:21, waiting for mercy to bring eternal life highlights the future aspect of the present gift in 10:28.