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John 10:2
He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd
King James Version (1611)
But hee that entreth in by the doore, is the shepherd of the sheepe.
But hee that entreth in by the doore, is the shepherd of the sheepe.
King James Version
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
English Standard Version
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
New American Standard Bible
"But the one who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
"But the one who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
New Century Version
The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Amplified Bible
"But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep [the protector and provider].
"But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep [the protector and provider].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
"But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
Legacy Standard Bible
But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
Berean Standard Bible
But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
Contemporary English Version
But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. The sheep know their shepherd's voice. He calls each of them by name and leads them out.
But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. The sheep know their shepherd's voice. He calls each of them by name and leads them out.
Complete Jewish Bible
But the one who goes in through the gate is the sheep's own shepherd.
But the one who goes in through the gate is the sheep's own shepherd.
Darby Translation
but he that enters in by the door is [the] shepherd of the sheep.
but he that enters in by the door is [the] shepherd of the sheep.
Easy-to-Read Version
But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd.
But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But he that goeth in by the doore, is the shepheard of the sheepe.
But he that goeth in by the doore, is the shepheard of the sheepe.
George Lamsa Translation
But he who enters by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
Good News Translation
The man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
The man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
Lexham English Bible
But the one who enters through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Literal Translation
But the one entering through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one entering through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
American Standard Version
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Hebrew Names Version
But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
International Standard Version
The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
Etheridge Translation
But he who entereth by the door, he is the shepherd of the flock.
But he who entereth by the door, he is the shepherd of the flock.
Murdock Translation
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the flock.
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the flock.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But he that entreth in by the doore, is the sheephearde of the sheepe.
But he that entreth in by the doore, is the sheephearde of the sheepe.
English Revised Version
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
World English Bible
But he who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But he that entereth in by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
Weymouth's New Testament
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But he that entrith bi the dore, is the scheepherde of the scheep.
But he that entrith bi the dore, is the scheepherde of the scheep.
Update Bible Version
But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Webster's Bible Translation
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
New English Translation
The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
New King James Version
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
New Living Translation
But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
New Life Bible
The shepherd of the sheep goes in through the door.
The shepherd of the sheep goes in through the door.
New Revised Standard
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, he that entereth through the door, is, shepherd, of the sheep:
But, he that entereth through the door, is, shepherd, of the sheep:
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Revised Standard Version
but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
He that goeth in by ye dore is the shepeherde of ye shepe:
He that goeth in by ye dore is the shepeherde of ye shepe:
Young's Literal Translation
and he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep;
and he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But he that goeth in at the dore, is the shepherde of the shepe:
But he that goeth in at the dore, is the shepherde of the shepe:
Mace New Testament (1729)
but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep.
but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But the one who rides through the gate on horseback is the cowboy.
But the one who rides through the gate on horseback is the cowboy.
Contextual Overview
1 Truly I say to you, He who does not go through the door into the place where the sheep are kept, but gets in by some other way, is a thief and an outlaw. 2 He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep. 3 The porter lets him in; and the sheep give ear to his voice; he says over the names of the sheep, and takes them out. 4 When he has got them all out, he goes before them, and the sheep go after him, for they have knowledge of his voice. 5 They will not go after another who is not their keeper, but will go from him in flight, because his voice is strange to them. 6 In this Jesus was teaching them in the form of a story: but what he said was not clear to them. 7 So Jesus said again, Truly I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and outlaws: but the sheep did not give ear to them. 9 I am the door: if any man goes in through me he will have salvation, and will go in and go out, and will get food. 10 The thief comes only to take the sheep and to put them to death: he comes for their destruction: I have come so that they may have life and have it in greater measure.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
he that: John 10:7, John 10:9, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 4:14, Titus 1:5, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1
the shepherd: John 10:11, John 10:12, John 10:14, Psalms 23:1, Psalms 80:1, Ecclesiastes 12:11, Isaiah 40:11, Isaiah 63:11, Ezekiel 34:23, Micah 5:5, Zechariah 11:3, Zechariah 11:5, Zechariah 11:8, Zechariah 13:7, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4
Reciprocal: Ezekiel 34:5 - and they became John 10:16 - one shepherd
Cross-References
Genesis 10:5
From these came the nations of the sea-lands, with their different families and languages.
From these came the nations of the sea-lands, with their different families and languages.
Genesis 10:7
And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabtah and Raamah and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabtah and Raamah and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Genesis 10:12
And Resen between Nineveh and Calah, which is a very great town.
And Resen between Nineveh and Calah, which is a very great town.
Genesis 10:14
And Pathrusim and Casluhim and Caphtorim, from whom came the Philistines.
And Pathrusim and Casluhim and Caphtorim, from whom came the Philistines.
Genesis 10:21
And Shem, the older brother of Japheth, the father of the children of Eber, had other sons in addition.
And Shem, the older brother of Japheth, the father of the children of Eber, had other sons in addition.
Isaiah 66:19
And I will put a sign among them, and I will send those who are still living to the nations, to Tarshish, Put, and Lud, Meshech and Rosh, Tubal and Javan, to the sea-lands far away, who have not had word of me, or seen my glory; and they will give the knowledge of my glory to the nations.
And I will put a sign among them, and I will send those who are still living to the nations, to Tarshish, Put, and Lud, Meshech and Rosh, Tubal and Javan, to the sea-lands far away, who have not had word of me, or seen my glory; and they will give the knowledge of my glory to the nations.
Ezekiel 27:7
The best linen with needlework from Egypt was your sail, stretched out to be a flag for you; blue and purple from the sea-lands of Elishah gave you shade.
The best linen with needlework from Egypt was your sail, stretched out to be a flag for you; blue and purple from the sea-lands of Elishah gave you shade.
Ezekiel 27:19
Three dots are used where it is no longer possible to be certain of the true sense of the Hebrew words, and for this reason no attempt has been made to put them into Basic English. for your goods: they gave polished iron and spices for your goods.
Three dots are used where it is no longer possible to be certain of the true sense of the Hebrew words, and for this reason no attempt has been made to put them into Basic English. for your goods: they gave polished iron and spices for your goods.
Ezekiel 38:6
Gomer and all her forces; the people of Togarmah in the inmost parts of the north, with all his forces: a great number of peoples with you.
Gomer and all her forces; the people of Togarmah in the inmost parts of the north, with all his forces: a great number of peoples with you.
Ezekiel 38:15
And you will come from your place in the inmost parts of the north, you and a great number of peoples with you, all of them on horseback, a great force and a strong army:
And you will come from your place in the inmost parts of the north, you and a great number of peoples with you, all of them on horseback, a great force and a strong army:
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But he that entereth in by the door,.... With a divine commission, and by a divine authority, who comes not of himself, but is sent; does not take the honour to himself, or thrust in himself, and assume an office to himself, but is called unto it, and invested in it, he
is the shepherd of the sheep; by whom Christ means himself, as is evident from John 10:11, whose the sheep are, and who takes care of them, and feeds them, as a shepherd does his flock; and which holds true of any under shepherd, having his mission and commission, and deriving his authority from Christ.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
He that entereth by the door - This was the way in which a shepherd had access to his flock. In John 10:7 Jesus says he is the door. In this place he refers to those who by him - that is, in accordance with his spirit and law become ministers of religion.
Is the shepherd of the sheep - Christ does not here refer to himself, for he is the way or door by which others enter; but he refers to all the ministers of the gospel who have access to the church by him. In the original, the article “the” is missing before the word shepherd - “is a shepherd.” By his entering in this manner he shows that he is a shepherd one who cares for his flock, and does not come to kill and destroy.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 10:2. He that entereth in by the door — Observe here the marks, qualities, and duties of a good pastor; The first mark is, that he has a lawful entrance into the ministry by the internal call of Christ, namely, by an impulse proceeding from his Spirit, upon considerations which respect only his glory, and upon motives which aim at nothing but the good of his Church, the salvation of souls, the doing the will of God, and the sacrificing himself entirely to his service, and to that of the meanest of his flock.
