John 10

Which worship songs are based on John 10?

Love Has Called My Name (reprise) — Neal Morse (2020) John 10:3-4
The combination of being personally called by name and responding by following evokes Jesus’ description of the shepherd who calls his own sheep individually and is followed by them.
Deeper Still — Ben Fuller (2025) John 10:3-4
The lyrics reference the idea of being called by name, which parallels the imagery of the shepherd calling his sheep in John 10, emphasizing the personal relationship between God and the believer.
Know Your Heart — David Leonard (2019) John 10:3-5
The prayer to recognize God when personally called closely parallels Jesus’ description of the shepherd calling his own sheep by name and the sheep recognizing his voice rather than following unfamiliar voices.
Call My Name — Hollyn & Ryan Ofei & Weathrman (2026) John 10:3-4
The combination of being called personally, recognizing the speaker’s voice, and responding by coming to him closely parallels Jesus’ description of the shepherd who calls his sheep individually and is followed because they know his voice.
Silent War — John Mark Pantana (2017) John 10:3
The description of recognizing Jesus as the voice that personally calls the singer corresponds closely to the Good Shepherd discourse, where the shepherd calls his own sheep individually and they recognize his voice.
All the Earth (Spontaneous) — The Belonging Co & Henry Seeley (2017) John 10:3-4
The combined imagery of Jesus knowing his people, calling them personally by name, and being heard by them closely reflects Jesus’ description of himself as the good shepherd whose sheep know his voice.
Noise — Brian Courtney Wilson (2018) John 10:4-5
The song’s emphasis on hearing and recognizing God’s voice while rejecting deceptive competing voices closely echoes Jesus’ teaching that his sheep know his voice and will not follow a stranger.
I Want Your Heart — Jon Thurlow (2017) John 10:4
Jesus’ assertion that the listener knows His voice echoes His teaching that His sheep recognize and respond to the shepherd’s voice.
Digital Messiah — Circle of Dust (2025) John 10:9
The song directly quotes the phrase about Jesus being the door, emphasizing the singular path to salvation in contrast to the digital messiah.
Nothing More To Say — Cody Carnes (2017) John 10:9
The bridge combines Jesus’ self-identification as the saving door with his promise that those who belong to him cannot be taken from his secure care.
Even the Devil Believes — Stryper (2020) John 10:9
The capitalized entrance leading to eternity invokes Jesus' identification of himself as the gate through whom a person enters and is saved.
NOTHING ELSE — Forrest Frank (2025) John 10:10
The song references the idea that external forces can try to take away joy, echoing the sentiment found in John 10:10 about the thief coming to steal, kill, and destroy, while emphasizing the resilience of inner joy.
Can’t Steal My Joy — Josiah Queen (2025) John 10:10
The line about what the world couldn't give and can't take away paraphrases the concept of abundant life found in John 10:10, emphasizing the joy that transcends worldly circumstances.
Just Showed Up for My Own Life — Sara Groves (2025) John 10:10
The song's declaration that 'the glory of God is man fully alive' closely aligns with the message in John 10:10, where Jesus speaks of coming to give life abundantly.
Free — Mission (2024) John 10:10
The depiction of Satan as a burglar who comes to steal closely echoes Jesus’ description of the thief’s destructive purpose.
Fight Music — Bizzle (2025) John 10:10
The song references the concept of the devil's intent to bring destruction, paralleling the biblical assertion that the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, while Christ offers life.
Testimony — Terrian (2025) John 10:10
The description of a thief attempting to steal and destroy closely paraphrases Jesus' contrast between the thief's destructive purpose and his own life-giving mission.
POP UP — Tedashii (2024) John 10:10
The reference to imprisoned believers possessing abundant life invokes Jesus’ promise of fullness of life, contrasting spiritual life with the threat of physical death.
Rush — Red Tips (2026) John 10:10
The mention of the evil one wanting to steal and kill alludes to Jesus' teaching about the thief in John 10:10.
Can't Help But Praise (Live) — Lizzie Morgan (2025) John 10:10
The song expresses the idea of Jesus giving life abundantly, which aligns with the message found in John 10:10 about Jesus coming to give life to the full.
I WANNA BE — Christopher Syncere (2025) John 10:10
The song reflects the theme of life and purpose given by God, paralleling the idea that Jesus came to give life abundantly, as expressed in John 10:10.
We Turn Our Eyes — Tommee Profitt & Jamie MacDonald (2026) John 10:10
The song references the concept of abundant life, which aligns with the message of John 10:10 about Jesus coming to give life more abundantly.
More Abundantly Medley - Live — Ricky Dillard (2020) John 10:10
The opening directly adopts Jesus’ stated purpose of coming to provide abundant life, closely following the language of this verse.
The Nu Revolution — Mike Teezy (2021) John 10:10
The description of the devil as one who comes to steal directly invokes Jesus’ contrast between the thief’s destructive purpose and his own life-giving mission.
Free — Emcee N.I.C.E. (2022) John 10:10
The opening prayer credits the Lord with granting abundant life, directly invoking Jesus’ description of the life he came to give.
Take It All Back — Tauren Wells & Davies. & We The Kingdom (2022) John 10:10
The song repeatedly characterizes the enemy as a thief who takes what gives life, closely invoking Jesus’ contrast between the thief’s destructive purpose and his own life-giving mission.
Show Me Your Heart — Hillsong UNITED (2022) John 10:10-12
The paired images of thieves coming to steal and wolves threatening the vulnerable strongly recall Jesus’ Good Shepherd discourse, where the thief steals and the wolf attacks the sheep.
Comparison Kills — Jonathan McReynolds (2018) John 10:10
The song personifies comparison as a destructive force that steals what a person already possesses and kills awareness of what is real, closely echoing Jesus’ description of the thief’s destructive purpose.
Ephesians 6 — Evvie McKinney (2021) John 10:10
The bridge closely paraphrases Jesus' description of the thief's destructive purpose, applying it to the spiritual enemy's attempt to rob believers of life and joy.
Thief — Lacey Sturm (2023) John 10:10
The hostile figure is portrayed as a thief who seeks illegitimate possession and threatens death, closely invoking Jesus’ description of the thief whose purpose is theft, slaughter, and destruction.
Steal Back Your Joy — Chris Renzema (2020) John 10:10
The song closely reworks Jesus’ description of the thief whose purpose is theft, death, and destruction, contrasting that enemy with the recovery of life.
Let Him In — Stryper (2020) John 10:10
The song directly restates Jesus’ purpose of coming to give people abundant life.
E6 - Hot Mix — Evvie McKinney (2021) John 10:10
The bridge closely paraphrases Jesus’ description of the thief’s destructive purpose, applying it to the spiritual enemy’s effort to take life and joy.
Found It In Jesus — Stephen McWhirter & Matt Maher (2025) John 10:10
The chorus presents Jesus as the source of complete and abundant life, closely echoing his declaration that he came to give life in its fullness.
Victory — The Clark Sisters (2019) John 10:10
The bridge explicitly attributes to Jesus his declaration that his purpose is to give abundant life, contrasting Christ’s work with the enemy’s destructive intent.
Warrior — LEDGER & John Cooper (2018) John 10:10
The enemy is portrayed as a thief whose purpose is to steal and kill, closely reproducing Jesus’ description of the thief’s destructive intent.
Shining Clouds — Corey Mills (2018) John 10:10
The second verse describes the enemy through the thief's paired actions of stealing and killing, closely following Jesus' description of the thief in the Good Shepherd discourse.
God Is Good (with CAIN) — Phil Wickham (2026) John 10:11-14
Calling the present protector the Good Shepherd directly invokes Jesus’ self-identification in John 10, while also extending the shepherd imagery of Psalm 23.
Let You Go — Jordan Feliz (2024) John 10:11
The assurance that believers remain secure in God's hands closely reflects Jesus' teaching that his sheep cannot be taken from his hand. The reference to his willingness to die for them also recalls the Good Shepherd laying down his life for the sheep.
Thank You Jesus - Studio Version — Josh Baldwin (2025) John 10:11
The song references Jesus as a good shepherd, which directly connects to the biblical imagery found in John 10:11, where Jesus describes Himself as the good shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
Good Shepherd (Studio Version) — Joe L Barnes & Tiffany Hudson (2025) John 10:11-16
The repeated address to the Good Shepherd is explicitly identified with Jesus in the song's conclusion, invoking Christ's self-description as the shepherd who knows and leads his sheep.
Black Sheep — Ben Fuller (2025) John 10:11-18
The song references the concept of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, emphasizing His love and pursuit of those who feel lost or like outcasts, which aligns with the themes in John 10.
My Loss is Never Lost on You — Rachel Morley (2025) John 10:11
The artist directly refers to God as the 'Good Shepherd,' a title used by Jesus in John 10:11, indicating a relationship of care and guidance.
Jesus Of Nazareth — John Van Deusen (2025) John 10:11
The song refers to Jesus as 'Our Good Shepherd,' which directly quotes the biblical imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
Christ Be Lifted Higher — Bridge Worship & Clay Finnesand (2022) John 10:11
The chorus applies Jesus' distinctive shepherd title from John 10 directly to Christ, emphasizing His personal care alongside His kingship.
The Lord Is by My Side — CityAlight (2023) John 10:11
The claim that the Shepherd surrendered his life on the singer’s behalf unmistakably reflects Jesus’ declaration that he is the Good Shepherd who gives his life for the sheep.
Uyama Nomuntu — Nontokozo Mkhize (2025) John 10:14
Jesus is identified as the good shepherd who knows all his sheep, closely paraphrasing his self-description in John's Gospel.
Hosanna — Chaotic Resemblance (2022) John 10:17-18
Jesus' declaration that his life is surrendered voluntarily closely follows his teaching that no one takes it from him and that he lays it down by his own authority.
Remember Me — Andrew Peterson (2018) John 10:18
Jesus is presented as surrendering his life voluntarily rather than having it taken from him, closely following his statement in John.
Day After Day, Jesus Reigns — CityAlight (2023) John 10:27-29
The description of Jesus knowing those who belong to him, leading them, and keeping them secure in his hands closely reflects his teaching about his sheep and their safety in the Father’s hand.
Feast of Your Faithfulness — Bethany Barnard (2021) John 10:27-29
The chorus combines Jesus' teaching that those given to him by the Father will not be lost with his assurance that his sheep remain secure in his hand.
Vindoura Glória — Julliany Souza (2025) John 10:27-29
The opening assurance that no one can remove the believer from Christ's hands closely paraphrases Jesus' promise that his sheep are secure in his and the Father's hands.
Ovelhinha - ao vivo — Isadora Pompeo (2024) John 10:27-28
The divine speaker identifies the singer as his sheep and assures her that she will not be abandoned or allowed to perish. This closely reflects Jesus' promise that his sheep are personally known, secure in his care, and will never perish.
He Will Hold Me Fast - Live — Keith & Kristyn Getty & Matt Merker & Deborah Klemme (2017) John 10:27-29
The song’s central assurance that Christ will preserve those who belong to him and will not allow them to be lost closely paraphrases Jesus’ promise that his sheep will never perish and cannot be taken from his hand.
Surrender (Live) — Union Creative (2019) John 10:27
The singer describes recognizing God's voice and responding by following His lead, closely paralleling Jesus' description of His sheep hearing His voice and following Him.
He Will Hold Me Fast — 11th Hour (2024) John 10:28-29
The assurance that Christ will preserve those he saves and will not allow them to be lost closely paraphrases Jesus’ promise that his sheep have eternal life and cannot be taken from his hand.
Palm of Your Hand — Brandon Lake (2023) John 10:28-29
The chorus presents the believer as securely held in God's hand and beyond being released, closely reflecting Jesus' assurance that his sheep cannot be taken from his or the Father's hand.
Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice! — Brian Sauvé (2025) John 10:28
The assurance that none will fall away resonates with the promise made by Jesus in John 10:28, where He declares that His followers will not be lost.
death before glory — CHANGETHEWXRLD (2023) John 10:28-29
The speaker’s assurance that they cannot depart from God’s hand closely reflects Jesus’ promise that his people are held securely and cannot be taken from his or the Father’s hand.
Sure As — Brian Courtney Wilson (2020) John 10:28-29
The declaration that nothing can remove believers from God's hands closely paraphrases Jesus' promise that no one can snatch his people from his or the Father's hand.
NO MATTER WHAT — indie tribe & nobigdyl. & Jon Keith & DJ Mykael V & Mogli the Iceburg & Torey D'Shaun (2025) John 10:28
The lyrics assert that nothing can snatch the speaker out of God's hands, which directly echoes the promise found in John 10:28 that believers are secure in Christ's protection.
In Christ Alone - Live From Sydney — Keith & Kristyn Getty & CityAlight (2024) John 10:28-29
The assurance that neither hostile spiritual powers nor human designs can remove believers from Christ's hand closely paraphrases Jesus' promise that no one can snatch his sheep from his or the Father's hand.
Give Me Jesus — VOUS Worship (2021) John 10:28-29
The repeated assurance that Jesus continues holding the believer and will not release them closely reflects Jesus’ promise that His sheep are secure in His hand and cannot be taken from it.
In Christ Alone / Cornerstone / The Solid Rock — Caleb and Kelsey (2018) John 10:28-29
The assurance that neither spiritual nor human power can remove the believer from Christ’s grasp closely paraphrases Jesus’ promise that no one can seize his sheep from his or his Father’s hand.
Good News — ELEVATION RHYTHM (2023) John 10:30
The speaker directly invokes Jesus’ declaration of unity with the Father, using it to affirm Christ’s divine identity rather than treating him as merely a religious teacher.
Hope Of The Ages (Live) — Cody Carnes (2023) John 10:35
The declaration that God's written Word cannot be invalidated closely reflects Jesus' statement about the unbreakable authority of Scripture.

John 10 (King James Version)

¹ Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

² But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

³ To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

⁴ And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

⁵ And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

⁶ This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

⁷ Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

⁸ All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

⁹ I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

¹⁰ The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

¹¹ I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

¹² But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

¹³ The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

¹⁴ I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

¹⁵ As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

¹⁷ Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

¹⁸ No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

¹⁹ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

²⁰ And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?

²¹ Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

²² And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

²³ And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.

²⁴ Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.

²⁵ Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.

²⁶ But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

²⁷ My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

²⁸ And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

²⁹ My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.

³⁰ I and my Father are one.

³¹ Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.

³² Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?

³³ The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.

³⁴ Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

³⁵ If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

³⁶ Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

³⁷ If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

³⁸ But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

³⁹ Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

⁴⁰ And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

⁴¹ And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.

⁴² And many believed on him there.