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John 10:5
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They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.”
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him, for they know not the voyce of strangers.
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
"However, a stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
"They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
"A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
A stranger they will never follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice."
The sheep will not follow strangers. They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away.
They never follow a stranger but will run away from him, because strangers' voices are unfamiliar to them."
But they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.
But sheep will never follow someone they don't know. They will run away from him, because they don't know his voice."
And they will not follow a stranger, but they flee from him: for they know not the voyce of strangers.
The sheep do not follow a stranger, but they run away from him; because they do not know the voice of a stranger.
They will not follow someone else; instead, they will run away from such a person, because they do not know his voice."
And they will never follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
But they will not follow a stranger, never! But they will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of the strangers.
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
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.
They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers."
They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not recognize the voice of strangers."
But after a stranger the flock goeth not, but it fleeth from him; for it knoweth not the voice of a stranger.
But after a stranger the flock will not follow, but it fleeth from him; because it knoweth not the voice of a stranger.
A straunger wyll they not folowe, but wyll flee from hym: for they knowe not the voyce of straungers.
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers."
They will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they know not the voice of strangers.
But a stranger they will by no means follow, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."
But thei suen not an alien, but fleen from hym; for thei han not knowun the vois of aliens.
And a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him: for they don't know the voice of strangers.
And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not recognize the stranger's voice."
Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
They won't follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don't know his voice."
They will not follow someone they do not know because they do not know his voice. They will run away from him."
They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers."
But, a stranger, will they in nowise follow, but will flee from him, because they know not the voice, of strangers.
But a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.
A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
A straunger they will not folowe but will flye from him: for they knowe not the voyce of straungers.
and a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him, because they have not known the voice of strangers.'
As for a straunger, they folowe him not, but flye from him: for they knowe not the voyce of straungers.
a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
They won't follow a stranger. They'll get boogered and run off when someone is walking through 'em on foot. They only recognize a cowboy who sits tall in the saddle and takes care of 'em."
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
1 Kings 22:7, Proverbs 19:27, Mark 4:24, Luke 8:18, Ephesians 4:11-15, Colossians 2:6-10, 2 Timothy 3:5-7, 2 Timothy 4:3, 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 2:19, 1 John 2:21, 1 John 4:5, 1 John 4:6, Revelation 2:2
Reciprocal: Song of Solomon 2:8 - voice John 10:8 - but 1 Corinthians 4:16 - General 1 John 2:20 - and ye
Cross-References
This is the family history of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah. After the flood these three men had sons.
He was a great hunter before the Lord , which is why people say someone is "like Nimrod, a great hunter before the Lord ."
All these people were the sons of Ham, and all these families had their own languages, their own lands, and their own nations.
Eber was the father of two sons—one named Peleg, because the earth was divided during his life, and the other was named Joktan.
Let the kings of Tarshish and the faraway lands bring him gifts. Let the kings of Sheba and Seba bring their presents to him.
People in the east, praise the Lord . People in the islands of the sea, praise the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
The nations are like one small drop in a bucket; they are no more than the dust on his measuring scales. To him the islands are no more than fine dust on his scales.
All you faraway places, look and be afraid; all you places far away on the earth, shake with fear. Come close and listen to me.
he will not lose hope or give up until he brings justice to the world. And people far away will trust his teachings."
Sing a new song to the Lord ; sing his praise everywhere on the earth. Praise him, you people who sail on the seas and you animals who live in them. Praise him, you people living in faraway places.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And a stranger will they not follow,.... One that knows not Christ, is not sent by him, and who does not preach him:
but will flee from him; shun him and his ministry, as not only disagreeable, but dangerous:
for they know not the voice of strangers: they do not approve of their doctrine, nor take any delight in it, or receive any profit from it. The Persic version, as before, reads, "neither will the lambs ever go after strange sheep, and if they see [them], they will flee [from them]".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A stranger ... - This was literally true of a flock. Accustomed to the voice and presence of a kind shepherd, they would not regard the command of a stranger. It is also true spiritually. Jesus by this indicates that the true people of God will not follow false teachers - those who are proud, haughty, and self-seeking, as were the Pharisees. Many may follow such, but humble and devoted Christians seek those who have the mild and self-denying spirit of their Master and Great Shepherd. It is also true in reference to those who are pastors in the churches. They have an influence which no stranger or wandering minister can have. A church learns to put confidence in a pastor; he knows the wants of his people, sees their danger, and can adapt his instructions to them. A stranger, however eloquent, pious, or learned, can have few of these advantages; and it is more absurd to commit the churches to the care of wandering strangers, of those who have no permanent relation to the church, than it would be for a flock to be committed to a foreigner who knew nothing of it, and who had no particular interest in it.
The pastoral office is one of the wisest institutions of heaven. The following extract from The Land and the Book (Thomson) will show how strikingly this whole passage accords with what actually occurs at this day in Palestine: âThis is true to the letter. They are so tame and so trained that they follow their keeper with the utmost docility. He leads them forth from the fold, or from their houses in the villages, just where he pleases. Since there are many flocks in such a place as this, each one takes a different path, and it is his business to find pasture for them. It is necessary, therefore, that they should be taught to follow, and not to stray away into the unfenced fields of grain which lie so temptingly on either side. Anyone that thus wanders is sure to get into trouble. The shepherd calls sharply from time to time to remind them of his presence. They know his voice and follow on; but if a stranger call, they stop short, lift up their heads in alarm, and, if it is repeated, they turn and flee, because they do not know the voice of a stranger.
This is not the fanciful costume of a parable; it is simple fact. I have made the experiment repeatedly. The shepherd goes before, not merely to point out the way, but to see that it is practicable and safe. He is armed in order to defend his charge, and in this he is very courageous. Many adventures with wild beasts occur not unlike that recounted by David, and in these very mountains; for, though there are now no lions here, there are wolves in abundance; and leopards and panthers, exceedingly fierce, prowl about these wild wadies. They not unfrequently attack the flock in the very presence of the shepherd, and he must be ready to do battle at a momentâs warning. I have listened with intense interest to their graphic descriptions of downright and desperate fights with these savage beasts. And when the thief and the robber come (and come they do), the faithful shepherd has often to put his life in his hand to defend his flock. I have known more than one case in which he had literally to lay it down in the contest. A poor faithful fellow last spring, between Tiberias and Tabor, instead of fleeing, actually fought three Bedouin robbers until he was hacked to pieces with their khanjars, and died among the sheep he was defending.â
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse John 10:5. And a stranger will they not follow — That is, a man who, pretending to be a shepherd of the flock of God, is a stranger to that salvation which he professes to preach. His mode of preaching soon proves, to those whose hearts are acquainted with the truths of God, that he is a stranger to them; and therefore, knowing him to have got into the fold in an improper way, they consider him a thief, a robber, and a murderer; and who can blame them if they wholly desert his ministry? There are preachers of this kind among all classes.
