A Comparison of John 10:27-28

My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are. They follow me, and I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me.
GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Meaning-for-Meaning (Closest Natural Equivalence)

My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Word-for-Word (Formal Equivalence)

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My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
Thought-for-Thought (Functional Equivalence)

My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never die. No one will steal them out of my hand.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
Paraphrase (Retelling)

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