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John 10:2
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The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd
But hee that entreth in by the doore, is the shepherd of the sheepe.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
"But the one who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
"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 a shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
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 one who goes in through the gate is the sheep's own shepherd.
but he that enters in by the door is [the] shepherd of the sheep.
But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd.
But he that goeth in by the doore, is the shepheard of the sheepe.
But he who enters by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
The man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one entering through the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep.
But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who entereth by the door, he is the shepherd of the flock.
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the flock.
But he that entreth in by the doore, is the sheephearde of the sheepe.
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth in by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entrith bi the dore, is the scheepherde of the scheep.
But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep.
But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
The shepherd of the sheep goes in through the door.
The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
But, he that entereth through the door, is, shepherd, of the sheep:
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
He that goeth in by ye dore is the shepeherde of ye shepe:
and he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep;
But he that goeth in at the dore, is the shepherde of the shepe:
but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep.
But the one who rides through the gate on horseback is the cowboy.
Contextual Overview
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
From these the coastlands of the nations were separated into their lands, every one according to its language, according to their families, by their nations.
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
and Resen, which is between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and Caphtorites.
And sons were also born to Shem (the older brother of Japheth), the father of all the sons of Eber.
I will perform a mighty act among them and then send some of those who remain to the nations—to Tarshish, Pul, Lud (known for its archers), Tubal, Javan, and to the distant coastlands that have not heard about me or seen my splendor. They will tell the nations of my splendor.
Fine linen from Egypt, woven with patterns, was used for your sail to serve as your banner; blue and purple from the coastlands of Elishah was used for your deck's awning.
and casks of wine from Izal they exchanged for your products. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were among your merchandise.
They are joined by Gomer with all its troops, and by Beth Togarmah from the remote parts of the north with all its troops—many peoples are with you.
and come from your place, from the remote parts of the north, you and many peoples with you, all of them riding on horses, a great company and a vast 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.
