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Contemporary English Version

John 10:16

I have other sheep that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them together too, when they hear my voice. Then there will be one flock of sheep and one shepherd.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Church;   Gentiles;   Jesus, the Christ;   Jesus Continued;   Salvation;   Sheep;   Shepherd;   Thompson Chain Reference - Folds;   Love;   Silence-Speech;   Unity;   Unity-Strife;   Universal;   Voice;   The Topic Concordance - Hearing;   Jesus Christ;   Knowledge;   Love;   Power;   Sacrifice;   Shepherds/pastors;   Unity;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Christ, the Shepherd;   Divisions;   Privileges of Saints;   Prophecies Respecting Christ;   Sheep;   Titles and Names of the Church;   Titles and Names of Saints;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Shepherd;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Election;   Mission;   Shepherd;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Christians, Names of;   Flock;   Lamb, Lamb of God;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Soul;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Hall;   Parable;   Sheep;   Sheep-Fold;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Parable;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Flock;   Names of God;   Pastor;   Shepherd;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Allegory;   Authority in Religion;   Ave Maria;   Communion (2);   Court ;   Discourse;   Equality;   Flock, Fold;   Hall;   Ideas (Leading);   Little Ones;   Metaphors;   Mission;   Missions;   Oneness;   Palestine;   Parable;   Philanthropy;   Poet;   Power;   Prophet;   Quotations (2);   Rufus;   Sheep, Shepherd;   Shepherd;   Sin (2);   Son of God;   Unconscious Faith;   Union;   Voice (2);   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Flock;   Fold;   Offerings, the;   Sheep;   Shepherd;   Versions of the Scripture, English;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Church;   Flock;   Garden;   Israel;   Outcasts;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Sheep;   Shepherd;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Sheep;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Jesus of Nazareth;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Ethics of Jesus;   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   King, Christ as;   Life;   Shepherd;   Teach;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for October 29;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
I have other sheep too. They are not in this flock here. I must lead them also. They will listen to my voice. In the future there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
and other shepe I have which are not of this folde. Them also must I bringe that they maye heare my voyce and that ther maye be one flocke and one shepeherde.
Hebrew Names Version
I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
International Standard Version
I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd.Isaiah 56:8; Ezekiel 37:22; Ephesians 2:14; 1 Peter 2:25;">[xr]
New American Standard Bible
"And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd.
New Century Version
I have other sheep that are not in this flock, and I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Update Bible Version
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: I must also bring them, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.
Webster's Bible Translation
And other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.
English Standard Version
And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.
World English Bible
I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
I have also other sheep which are not of this fold: I must bring them likewise, and they will hear my voice, and there shall be one flock, and one shepherd.
Weymouth's New Testament
I have also other sheep--which do not belong to this fold. Those also I must bring, and they will listen to my voice; and they shall become one flock under one Shepherd.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y haue othere scheep, that ben not of this foolde, and it bihoueth me to brynge hem togidir, and thei schulen here my vois; and it schal be maad o foolde and o scheepherde.
English Revised Version
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.
Berean Standard Bible
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Amplified Bible
"I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd.
American Standard Version
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.
Bible in Basic English
And I have other sheep which are not of this field: I will be their guide in the same way, and they will give ear to my voice, so there will be one flock and one keeper.
Complete Jewish Bible
Also I have other sheep which are not from this pen; I need to bring them, and they will hear my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd.
Darby Translation
And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: those also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one flock, one shepherd.
Etheridge Translation
But I have other sheep also which are not of this fold; and these also it behoveth me to bring, and they will hear my voice, and all shall become one flock and one shepherd.
Murdock Translation
And I have other sheep, which are not of this fold: and them also I must bring; and they will hear my voice; and the whole will be one flock, and one shepherd.
King James Version (1611)
And other sheepe I haue, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall heare my voyce; and there shall be one fold, and one shepheard.
New Living Translation
I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd.
New Life Bible
I have other sheep which are not from this sheep-pen. I must bring them also. They will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock with one shepherd.
New Revised Standard
I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Other sheepe I haue also, which are not of this folde: them also must I bring, and they shall heare my voyce: and there shalbe one sheepefolde, and one shepheard.
George Lamsa Translation
I have other sheep also, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear my voice; and all the sheep will become one flock and one shepherd.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, other sheep, have I, which are not of this fold: those also, I must needs bring, and, unto my voice, will they hearken, and there shall come to be, One flock, One shepherd.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And other sheep I have that are not of this fold: them also I must bring. And they shall hear my voice: And there shall be one fold and one shepherd.
Revised Standard Version
And I have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And other sheepe I haue, which are not of this folde: them also must I bryng, & they shall heare my voyce, and there shalbe one folde, and one sheepehearde.
Good News Translation
There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd.
Christian Standard Bible®
But I have other sheep
King James Version
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
Lexham English Bible
And I have other sheep which are not from this fold. I must bring these also, and they will hear my voice, and they will become one flock—one shepherd.
Literal Translation
And I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must also lead those, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock, one Shepherd.
Young's Literal Translation
and other sheep I have that are not of this fold, these also it behoveth me to bring, and my voice they will hear, and there shall become one flock -- one shepherd.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And I haue yet other shepe, which are not of this folde, and those same must I brynge also, and they shal heare my voyce, and there shalbe one flocke and one shepherde.
Mace New Testament (1729)
other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
New English Translation
I have other sheep that do not come from this sheepfold. I must bring them too, and they will listen to my voice, so that there will be one flock and one shepherd.
New King James Version
And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But this isn't the only herd I care for. I have been given other herds that aren't in this pasture. I will gather them together too. They will listen and follow me also. Eventually, there will be one herd, taken care of by one cowboy.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.
Legacy Standard Bible
And I have other sheep, which are not from this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.

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

other: John 11:52, Genesis 49:10, Psalms 22:26-31, Psalms 72:17-19, Psalms 86:9, Psalms 98:2, Psalms 98:3, Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 24:13-16, Isaiah 42:10-12, Isaiah 43:6, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 52:10, Isaiah 56:8, Hosea 1:10, Zechariah 2:11, Zechariah 8:20-23, Acts 18:10, Romans 9:23, Romans 9:24, Romans 15:9-13, Ephesians 2:14, 1 Peter 2:10

them: Acts 15:14, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:30, Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:15-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Titus 3:3-5

they shall: John 10:27, John 6:37, Matthew 17:5, Acts 22:14, Revelation 3:20

there: Ezekiel 37:22, Ephesians 2:14

one shepherd: John 10:2, John 10:11, Ecclesiastes 12:11, Ezekiel 34:23, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 6:32 - the stranger Psalms 119:176 - gone astray Song of Solomon 6:13 - As Song of Solomon 8:8 - a little Isaiah 27:12 - ye shall be Isaiah 43:5 - I will Isaiah 62:12 - Sought out Ezekiel 34:6 - my flock Ezekiel 34:11 - search Ezekiel 34:31 - ye my Ezekiel 36:38 - the waste Joel 2:32 - and in Micah 4:6 - and I Zechariah 11:7 - Bands Mark 4:24 - hear Mark 13:27 - shall gather Luke 15:4 - having Luke 15:8 - and seek John 6:65 - that no John 10:3 - the sheep John 10:4 - for John 17:21 - they all Acts 13:48 - and as Romans 11:18 - thou bearest Romans 15:8 - truth Galatians 3:28 - for Ephesians 1:4 - as Ephesians 2:12 - without Hebrews 3:7 - hear

Cross-References

Judges 1:21
The Jebusites were living in Jerusalem, and the Benjamin tribe did not defeat them or capture the town. That's why Jebusites still live in Jerusalem along with the people of Benjamin.
2 Samuel 24:18
That same day the prophet Gad came and told David, "Go to the threshing place that belongs to Araunah and build an altar there for the Lord ." So David went.
Zechariah 9:7
No longer will the Philistines eat meat with blood in it or any unclean food. They will become part of the people of our God from the tribe of Judah. And God will accept the people of Ekron, as he did the Jebusites.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And other sheep I have,.... Not distinct from those for whom he laid down his life, but from those who were under the Old Testament dispensation, and who heard not the thieves and robbers that were before Christ, John 10:8; others besides the lost sheep of the house of Israel, or the elect among the Jews, to whom Christ was sent; and by whom are meant the chosen of God among the Gentiles, who were sheep, though not called and folded, for the reasons given: John 10:8- :. These, though uncalled, belonged to Christ; he had an interest in them, they were given him by his Father; he had them in his hands, and upon his heart; his eye was upon them, and they were under his notice, inspection, and care:

which are not of this fold, of the Jewish nation and church, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise; were as sheep going astray, and were scattered about in the several parts of the world; and were to be redeemed out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation:

them also I must bring; out of the wilderness of the world, from among the men of it, their former sinful compassions, from the folds of sin and Satan, and the pastures of their own righteousness; to himself, and into his Father's presence, to his house and ordinances, to a good fold and green pastures, and at last to his heavenly kingdom and glory: and there was a necessity of doing all this, partly on account of his Father's will and pleasure, his purposes and decrees, who had resolved upon it; and partly on account of his own engagements, who had obliged himself to do it; as well as because of the case and condition of these sheep, who otherwise must have eternally perished:

and they shall hear my voice; in the Gospel, not only externally, but internally; which is owing to his powerful and efficacious grace, who quickens them, and causes them to hear and live; unstops their deaf ears, and gives them ears to hear; and opens their hearts, to attend to his word, and gives them an understanding of it. The Arabic version reads this in connection with the preceding clause, thus, "and I must bring them also to hear my voice"; as well as the rest of the sheep among the Jews, and therefore the Gospel was sent among them:

and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd; one church state, consisting both of Jews and Gentiles; the middle wall of partition being broke down, these two coalesce in one, become one new man, and members of one and the same body; for though there may be several visible Gospel churches, yet there is but one kind of church state, and one general assembly and church of the firstborn, one family to which they all belong; for what reasons a church is comparable to a fold, John 10:8- :. And over this fold, or flock, there is but one shepherd, Jesus Christ; who is the rightful proprietor, and whose own the sheep are; and who knows how to feed them, and does take care of them; though there are many under shepherds, whom he employs in feeding them; in the original text the copulative "and" is wanting, and the words stand thus, "one fold, one shepherd"; which not only expresses a peculiar elegance, but answers the proverb delivered in the same form; and to which agree the Arabic and Ethiopic versions, which render them, "and there", or "they shall be one fold of one shepherd"; or one flock which belongs to one shepherd only; see Ezekiel 34:23.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Other sheep - There are others who shall be members of my redeemed church.

I have - This does not imply that they were then his friends, but that they would be. There were others whom it was his purpose and intention to call to the blessings of the gospel and salvation. The purpose was so sure, and the fact that they would believe on him so certain, that he could use the present tense as if they were already his own. This purpose was in accordance with the promise Isaiah 53:11, “He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.” An instance of a parallel expression occurs in Acts 18:10, “I have much people in this city” (Corinth). That is, it was the purpose of God to bless the preaching of Paul, and give him many souls as the seals of his ministry. It was so certain that they would believe in the Saviour, that it could be spoken of as if it were already done. This certainty could have existed only in consequence of the intention of God that it should be so. It did not consist in any disposition to embrace the gospel which was foreseen, for they were the most corrupt and licentious people of antiquity, and it must have been because God meant that it should be so. Declarations like these are full proof that God has a plan in regard to the salvation of men, and that the number is known and determined by him. Learn:

1.That it is not a question of chance or uncertainty whether men shall be saved.

2.That there is encouragement for preaching the gospel. There are those whom God means to save, and if he intends to do it it will be done.

Not of this fold - Not Jews. This is a distinct intimation that the gospel was to be preached to the Gentiles a doctrine extremely offensive to the Jews. This prediction of the Saviour has been strikingly confirmed in the conversion of millions of the Gentiles to the gospel.

Them also I must bring - Bring into the church and kingdom of heaven. This was to be done, not by his personal ministry, but by the labor of his apostles and other ministers.

One fold - One church; there shall be no distinction, no special national privileges. The partition between the Jews and the Gentiles shall be broken down, and there shall be no pre-eminence of rank or honor, Ephesians 2:14; “Christ hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” Romans 10:12; “There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek.”

One shepherd - That is, the Lord Jesus - the common Saviour, deliverer, and friend of all true believers, in whatever land they were born and whatever tongue they may speak. This shows that Christians of all denominations and countries should feel that they are one redeemed by the same blood, and going to the same eternal home. Compare 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:11; Acts 17:26.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse John 10:16. Other sheep I have — The Gentiles and Samaritans. As if our Lord had said, Do not imagine that I shall lay down my life for the Jews, exclusively of all other people; no: I shall die also for the Gentiles; for by the grace, the merciful design and loving purpose of God, I am to taste death for every man, Hebrews 2:9; and, though they are not of this fold now, those among them that believe shall be united with the believing Jews, and made one fold under one shepherd, Ephesians 2:13-17.

The original word, αυλη, which is here translated fold, dignifies properly a court. It is probable that our blessed Lord was now standing in what was termed the inner court, or court of the people, in the temple, see John 10:23; and that he referred to the outer court, or court of the Gentiles, because the Gentiles who were proselytes of the gate were permitted to worship in that place; but only those who were circumcised were permitted to come into the inner court, over the entrance of which were written, in large characters of gold, these words, Let no uncircumcised person enter here! Our Lord therefore might at this time have pointed out to the worshippers in that court, when he spoke these words, and the people would at once perceive that he meant the Gentiles.


 
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