King James Bible
"My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand."
Jesus identifies believers as a gift from the Father to himself, emphasizing the divine initiative in salvation. This reflects the intimate unity between Father and Son in the work of redemption, where the Father sovereignly entrusts his chosen ones to Christ. This absolute declaration of the Father's supremacy establishes the foundation for believers' security. In the context of Jesus defending his deity to hostile Jewish leaders, this statement affirms God's unrivaled power over all creation and opposing forces. The metaphor of God's hand conveys protective ownership and unbreakable grip, assuring believers of their eternal security. This promise directly addresses the sheep imagery earlier in John 10, guaranteeing that those who belong to Christ cannot be stolen or lost.