John 10:14

Verse 14 33

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

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Exodus 33:12

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3 Nephi 18:31

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Exodus 33:12

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Isaiah 55:4

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John 14:6

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1 Corinthians 8:3

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1 John 3:16

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good shepherd;

Helaman 7:18

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3 Nephi 15:21

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3 Nephi 18:31

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my voice,

Doctrine and Covenants 84:52

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- **The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2003) · Alludes to
  First, we should exercise our faith and pray individually and as families, asking for help in finding ways to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/04/the-essential-role-of-member-missionary-work?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **A Disciple, a Friend** — Richard C. Edgley (April 1998) · Alludes to
  It is interesting how the lack of understanding by a few can innocently or purposely misguide many.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/a-disciple-a-friend?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **“Pray unto the Father in My Name”** — L. Edward Brown (April 1997) · Alludes to
  Our Father has a superb communication system through which He transmits messages and feelings.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1997/04/pray-unto-the-father-in-my-name?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **“Yet Thou Art There”** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 1987) · Alludes to
  This same special assurance can see each of us through all the seasons and circumstances of our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/10/yet-thou-art-there?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **Evidences of the Resurrection** — Howard W. Hunter (April 1983) · Alludes to
  “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.” (John 10:14–16.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/evidences-of-the-resurrection?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep”** — Ezra Taft Benson (April 1983) · Alludes to
  In Jesus’ time, the Palestinian shepherd was noted for his protection of his sheep.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/a-call-to-the-priesthood-feed-my-sheep?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **The Love of God** — Benjamin M. Z. Tai (April 2025) · Reference
  The scriptures teach us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” While disorienting distractions and terrestrial temptations cloud our spiritual vision, when we exercise faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, we receive clear assurance of Their reality and of Their concern for us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/56tai?lang=eng&id=p_fnPnl#p_fnPnl

- **That They Might Know Thee** — Jonathan S. Schmitt (October 2022) · Reference
  First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/53schmitt?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The answer is simple and clear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee** — Eduardo Gavarret (October 2014) · Reference
  “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/yes-lord-i-will-follow-thee?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **True Shepherds** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2013) · Reference
  Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep.” He provides for us the perfect example of what a true shepherd should be.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/true-shepherds?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Creation** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2000) · Reference
  Although this text is not scripture, it reaffirms scriptures that teach of the deep and compassionate love of the Father for the Son, and of the Son for us—attesting that Jesus volunteered willingly to be our Savior and Redeemer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/the-creation?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Hearts Knit Together** — Gary E. Stevenson (April 2021) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep. And I
  As we look through a gospel lens, we recognize that we too are under the watchcare of a compassionate caregiver, who extends Himself in kindness and a nurturing spirit.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/15stevenson?lang=eng&id=p46#p46

- **Shepherding Souls** — Gary E. Stevenson (October 2018) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and I
  The Lord Jesus Christ Himself said, “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, … and I lay down my life for the sheep.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/shepherding-souls?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Sacred Place of Restoration** — Jairo Mazzagardi (April 2016) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
  “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-sacred-place-of-restoration?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **He Knows Us; He Loves Us** — Sydney S. Reynolds (October 2003) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.”
  In Primary we teach the children that each is a child of God and that their Heavenly Father knows them and loves them.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2003/10/he-knows-us-he-loves-us?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan** — Yoshihiko Kikuchi (April 2000) · Quote
  > “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep. My sheep
  He also said: “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/heavenly-father-has-a-special-plan?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

The Essential Role of Member Missionary Work

M. Russell Ballard April 2003 Saturday Afternoon Session

First, we should exercise our faith and pray individually and as families, asking for help in finding ways to share the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

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A Disciple, a Friend

Richard C. Edgley April 1998 Saturday Morning Session

It is interesting how the lack of understanding by a few can innocently or purposely misguide many.

Alludes to High confidence
“Pray unto the Father in My Name”

L. Edward Brown April 1997 Sunday Afternoon Session

Our Father has a superb communication system through which He transmits messages and feelings.

Alludes to High confidence
“Yet Thou Art There”

Neal A. Maxwell October 1987 Saturday Afternoon Session

This same special assurance can see each of us through all the seasons and circumstances of our lives.

Alludes to High confidence
Evidences of the Resurrection

Howard W. Hunter April 1983 Saturday Morning Session

“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.” (John 10:14–16.)

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A Call to the Priesthood: “Feed My Sheep”

Ezra Taft Benson April 1983 Priesthood Session

In Jesus’ time, the Palestinian shepherd was noted for his protection of his sheep.

Alludes to High confidence
The Love of God

Benjamin M. Z. Tai April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

The scriptures teach us that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” While disorienting distractions and terrestrial temptations cloud our spiritual vision, when we exercise faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, we receive clear assurance of Their reality and of Their concern for us.

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That They Might Know Thee

Jonathan S. Schmitt October 2022 Sunday Afternoon Session

First, Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

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Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The answer is simple and clear.

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Yes, Lord, I Will Follow Thee

Eduardo Gavarret October 2014 Saturday Afternoon Session

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

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True Shepherds

Thomas S. Monson October 2013 Priesthood Session

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep.” He provides for us the perfect example of what a true shepherd should be.

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The Creation

Russell M. Nelson April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

Although this text is not scripture, it reaffirms scriptures that teach of the deep and compassionate love of the Father for the Son, and of the Son for us—attesting that Jesus volunteered willingly to be our Savior and Redeemer.

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Hearts Knit Together

Gary E. Stevenson April 2021 Saturday Morning Session

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep. And I

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Shepherding Souls

Gary E. Stevenson October 2018 Sunday Afternoon Session

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and I

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The Sacred Place of Restoration

Jairo Mazzagardi April 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

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

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He Knows Us; He Loves Us

Sydney S. Reynolds October 2003 Sunday Morning Session

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

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Heavenly Father Has a Special Plan

Yoshihiko Kikuchi April 2000 Sunday Afternoon Session

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep. My sheep

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