John 10:26-28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But ye believe not, &c.— "The reason why you disbelieve me, is not becausethe proofs of my mission are insufficient, but because you are not of a humble teachable disposition, free from worldly passions, and willing to receive the doctrine which comes from God: persons of this character easily know by the nature of my doctrine and miracles who I am,—consequently are soon disposed to follow me; and I, on my part, readily acknowledge and receive them, and bestow upon them, if faithful unto death, eternal life, (John 10:27.) As I said unto you, my sheep hear my voice," &c. for so the passage should be read. See John 10:4; John 10:14; John 10:16. And they shall never perish, &c. John 10:28. "Though you maliciously endeavour to hinder men from believing on me, neither you, nor the powers of darkness, by whom you are actuated, shall be able to snatch my faithful people out of my hands: Neither shall any one,— ουδεις,— any enemy or evil one, (referring principally to the grand enemy of souls) pluck or snatch them,—my believing followers,—out of my hand." Our Lord still alludes to thediscourse that he had had before this festival; as if he had said, "My sheep are they who, 1 hear my voice by faith: 2 are known, that is, approved by me, as loving me; and, 3 follow me, keep my commandments with a believing, loving, faithful heart. And to those who, 1st, truly and perseveringlybelieve, [observe, three promises are annexed to three conditions,] I give eternal life." "Those whom, 2nd, I know truly to love me, shall never perish, provided they abide in my love. 3rdly, Those who follow me, that is, follow me perseveringly, neither men nor devils can pluck out of my hand."