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the Week of Proper 8 / Ordinary 13
the Week of Proper 8 / Ordinary 13
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Contemporary English Version
John 10:2
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.
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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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep.
He who goes in by the door is the keeper 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 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2But 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. 4 When he has led out all of his sheep, he walks in front of them, and they follow, because they know his voice. 5 The sheep will not follow strangers. They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away. 6 Jesus told the people this story. But they did not understand what he was talking about. 7 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that I am the gate for the sheep. 8 Everyone who came before me was a thief or a robber, and the sheep did not listen to any of them. 9 I am the gate. All who come in through me will be saved. Through me they will come and go and find pasture. 10 A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. 11 I am the good shepherd, and the good shepherd gives up his life for his sheep.
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 10:21
Shem's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. He was the older brother of Japheth and the ancestor of the tribes of Eber. Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. Aram was the ancestor of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Arpachshad was the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, whose first son was named Peleg, because it was during his time that tribes divided up the earth. Eber's second son was Joktan. Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. Their land reached from Mesha in the direction of Sephar, the hill country in the east.
Shem's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. He was the older brother of Japheth and the ancestor of the tribes of Eber. Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. Aram was the ancestor of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Arpachshad was the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, whose first son was named Peleg, because it was during his time that tribes divided up the earth. Eber's second son was Joktan. Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. Their land reached from Mesha in the direction of Sephar, the hill country in the east.
Isaiah 66:19
by proving what I can do. I will send the survivors to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Meshech, Tubal, Javan, and to the distant islands. I will send them to announce my wonderful glory to nations that have never heard about me.
by proving what I can do. I will send the survivors to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Meshech, Tubal, Javan, and to the distant islands. I will send them to announce my wonderful glory to nations that have never heard about me.
Ezekiel 27:7
The builders used fancy linen from Egypt for your sails, so everyone could see you. Blue and purple cloth from Cyprus was used to shade your deck.
The builders used fancy linen from Egypt for your sails, so everyone could see you. Blue and purple cloth from Cyprus was used to shade your deck.
Ezekiel 27:19
Vedan and Javan near Uzal traded you iron and spices.
Vedan and Javan near Uzal traded you iron and spices.
Ezekiel 38:6
as well as from Gomer and Beth-Togarmah in the north. Your army is enormous!
as well as from Gomer and Beth-Togarmah in the north. Your army is enormous!
Ezekiel 38:15
you will lead your powerful cavalry from your kingdom in the north.
you will lead your powerful cavalry from your kingdom in the north.
Ezekiel 39:1
The Lord said: Ezekiel, son of man, condemn Gog and tell him: You are the ruler of Meshech and Tubal, but I, the Lord , am your enemy!
The Lord said: Ezekiel, son of man, condemn Gog and tell him: You are the ruler of Meshech and Tubal, but I, the Lord , am your enemy!
Revelation 20:8
He will fool the countries of Gog and Magog, which are at the far ends of the earth, and their people will follow him into battle. They will have as many followers as there are grains of sand along the beach,
He will fool the countries of Gog and Magog, which are at the far ends of the earth, and their people will follow him into battle. They will have as many followers as there are grains of sand along the beach,
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.
