King James Bible
"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
Jesus declares himself as the active giver of eternal life to his sheep, emphasizing the present and ongoing nature of this gift. This follows his statement about his sheep hearing his voice, establishing that eternal life is not earned but received through relationship with Christ. The double negative in Greek (ou mē) creates the strongest possible denial—those who receive eternal life are absolutely secure from spiritual death. This promise extends infinitely into the future, offering complete assurance to believers. Christ pictures his protective power as an unbreakable grip, using the image of a shepherd's hand holding his sheep. No external force or person can overpower Christ's ability to keep those the Father has given him, completing the security metaphor.