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14 I am the good shepherd and I know my sheep [intimately], and they know me [that way],
15 just like the Father knows me [intimately] and I know the Father [that way]. And I [am about to] give up my life for the sheep.
16 I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God’s people, along with the Jews].
17 The Father loves me because I [am about to] give up my life, so that I can take it back again.
18 No one is taking it away from me, but I am giving it up voluntarily. I have the right to give it up and I have the right to take it back again. I received the commandment to do this from my Father.”