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John 10:2
But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd.
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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.
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, "It is certainly true that when a man enters the sheep pen, he should use the gate. If he climbs in some other way, he is a robber. He is trying to steal the sheep. 2 But the man who takes care of the sheep enters through the gate. He is the shepherd. 3 The man who guards the gate opens the gate for the shepherd. And the sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep, using their names, and he leads them out. 4 He brings all of his sheep out. Then he goes ahead of them and leads them. The sheep follow him, because they know his voice. 5 But sheep will never follow someone they don't know. They will run away from him, because they don't know his voice." 6 Jesus told the people this story, but they did not understand what it meant. 7 So Jesus said again, "I assure you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All those who came before me were thieves and robbers. The sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will be able to come in and go out. They will find everything they need. 10 A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came to give life—life that is full and good.
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 10:5
All the people who lived in the area around the Mediterranean Sea came from these sons of Japheth. The people separated and went to different countries according to languages, families, and nations.
All the people who lived in the area around the Mediterranean Sea came from these sons of Japheth. The people separated and went to different countries according to languages, families, and nations.
Genesis 10:7
Cush's sons were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. Raamah's sons were Sheba and Dedan.
Cush's sons were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. Raamah's sons were Sheba and Dedan.
Genesis 10:12
Resen. (Resen is the city between Nineveh and Calah, the big city.)
Resen. (Resen is the city between Nineveh and Calah, the big city.)
Genesis 10:14
Pathrus, Casluh, and Caphtor. (The Philistine people came from Casluh.)
Pathrus, Casluh, and Caphtor. (The Philistine people came from Casluh.)
Genesis 10:21
Shem was Japheth's older brother. One of Shem's descendants was Eber, the father of all the Hebrew people.
Shem was Japheth's older brother. One of Shem's descendants was Eber, the father of all the Hebrew people.
Isaiah 66:19
I will put a mark on some of the people. I will send some of these saved people to the nations of Tarshish, Libya, Lud (the land of archers), Tubal, Greece, and all the faraway lands. Those people have never heard my teachings. They have never seen my Glory. So the saved people will tell the nations about my glory.
I will put a mark on some of the people. I will send some of these saved people to the nations of Tarshish, Libya, Lud (the land of archers), Tubal, Greece, and all the faraway lands. Those people have never heard my teachings. They have never seen my Glory. So the saved people will tell the nations about my glory.
Ezekiel 27:7
For your sail, they used colorful linen made in Egypt. That sail was your flag. The coverings over your cabin were blue and purple. They came from the coast of Cyprus.
For your sail, they used colorful linen made in Egypt. That sail was your flag. The coverings over your cabin were blue and purple. They came from the coast of Cyprus.
Ezekiel 27:19
Damascus traded wine from Uzal for the things you sold. They paid with wrought iron, cassia, and sugar cane.
Damascus traded wine from Uzal for the things you sold. They paid with wrought iron, cassia, and sugar cane.
Ezekiel 38:6
There will also be Gomer with all its groups of soldiers, and there will be the nation of Togarmah from the far north with all its groups of soldiers. There will be many people in that parade of prisoners.
There will also be Gomer with all its groups of soldiers, and there will be the nation of Togarmah from the far north with all its groups of soldiers. There will be many people in that parade of prisoners.
Ezekiel 38:15
You will come from your place out of the far north, and you will bring many people with you. All of them will ride on horses. You will be a large and a powerful army.
You will come from your place out of the far north, and you will bring many people with you. All of them will ride on horses. You will be a large and a powerful 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.
