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John 10:2
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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.
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"Let me set this before you as plainly as I can. If a person climbs over or through the fence of a sheep pen instead of going through the gate, you know he's up to no good—a sheep rustler! The shepherd walks right up to the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate to him and the sheep recognize his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he gets them all out, he leads them and they follow because they are familiar with his voice. They won't follow a stranger's voice but will scatter because they aren't used to the sound of it." 6Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. So he tried again. "I'll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep. All those others are up to no good—sheep stealers, every one of them. But the sheep didn't listen to them. I am the Gate. Anyone who goes through me will be cared for—will freely go in and out, and find pasture. A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. 11"I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He's only in it for the money. The sheep don't matter to him. 14"I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Father knows me and I know the Father. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. They'll also recognize my voice. Then it will be one flock, one Shepherd. This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father."
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 10:7
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, Dedan.
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, Dedan.
Genesis 10:21
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Ezekiel 27:19
"‘Danites and Greeks from Uzal traded with you, using wrought iron, cinnamon, and spices.
"‘Danites and Greeks from Uzal traded with you, using wrought iron, cinnamon, and spices.
Ezekiel 39:1
"Son of man, prophesy against Gog. Say, ‘A Message of God , the Master: I'm against you, Gog, head of Meshech and Tubal. I'm going to turn you around and drag you out, drag you out of the far north and down on the mountains of Israel. Then I'll knock your bow out of your left hand and your arrows from your right hand. On the mountains of Israel you'll be slaughtered, you and all your troops and the people with you. I'll serve you up as a meal to carrion birds and scavenging animals. You'll be killed in the open field. I've given my word. Decree of God , the Master.'
"Son of man, prophesy against Gog. Say, ‘A Message of God , the Master: I'm against you, Gog, head of Meshech and Tubal. I'm going to turn you around and drag you out, drag you out of the far north and down on the mountains of Israel. Then I'll knock your bow out of your left hand and your arrows from your right hand. On the mountains of Israel you'll be slaughtered, you and all your troops and the people with you. I'll serve you up as a meal to carrion birds and scavenging animals. You'll be killed in the open field. I've given my word. Decree of God , the Master.'
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.
