New International Version The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. New Living Translation But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. English Standard Version But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Berean Standard Bible But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Berean Literal Bible But the one entering through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. King James Bible But he that entereth in 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. New American Standard Bible But the one who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. NASB 1995 “But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. NASB 1977 “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. Amplified Bible But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep [the protector and provider]. Berean Annotated Bible But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Christian Standard Bible The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who enters by 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. English Revised Version But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd. Good News Translation The man who goes in through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. International Standard Version The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. NET Bible The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. New Heart English Bible But one who 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. Weymouth New Testament But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. World English Bible But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep; Berean Literal Bible But the one entering through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Young's Literal Translation and he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep; Smith's Literal Translation And he coming in through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Catholic Public Domain Version But he who enters through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. New American Bible But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. New Revised Standard Version The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he who enters by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “He who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the flock;” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he that enters through the door, is the shepherd of the sheep. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament He that entereth by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Mace New Testament but he that enters in by the door, is the pastor of the sheep. Weymouth New Testament But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus the Good Shepherd1“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.… Cross References But the one who enters by the gate Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Psalm 118:19-20 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. / This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. Psalm 24:7-10 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! … is the shepherd of the sheep. Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Ezekiel 34:23 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 15:1-5 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. … Treasury of Scripture But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. he that. John 10:7,9 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep… Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; … the shepherd. John 10:11,12,14 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep… Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 80:1 To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Jump to Previous Door Entereth Entering Enters Gate Goes Keeper Sheep ShepherdJump to Next Door Entereth Entering Enters Gate Goes Keeper Sheep ShepherdJohn 10 1. Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.19. Diverse opinions of him. 23. He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God; 31. escapes the Jews; 39. and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him. But the one who enters by the gate “But the one who enters by the gate” refers to the true shepherd, who approaches God’s people openly and with rightful authority. Unlike thieves and robbers, Jesus does not seek personal gain or use illegitimate means to influence the flock. Mat 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate… is the shepherd of the sheep. Jesus is the true Shepherd who knows, leads, protects, and provides for His people. His authority is not self-appointed, and His care differs from leaders who burdened or exploited the flock. He fulfills the shepherding role ultimately belonging to God, gathering His sheep and bringing them safely under His care. Heb 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristIn this passage, Jesus is speaking and using the metaphor of a shepherd to describe His role and relationship with His followers. 2. Shepherd Represents Jesus, who is the rightful leader and caretaker of His people, the sheep. 3. Sheep Symbolizes the followers of Christ, who recognize and respond to the voice of their true shepherd. 4. Gate Represents the legitimate way to enter the sheepfold, symbolizing the proper and divine authority of Jesus. 5. Pharisees Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are part of the broader context as Jesus contrasts His role with false leaders. Teaching Points Jesus as the True ShepherdJesus is the legitimate leader who enters by the gate, signifying His divine authority and rightful position as our shepherd. Recognizing the Shepherd's Voice As sheep recognize their shepherd's voice, believers are called to discern and follow Jesus' teachings amidst competing voices. The Role of Spiritual Leaders Spiritual leaders should emulate Jesus, entering through the gate and leading with integrity and care for the flock. Security in the Shepherd Believers find security and guidance in Jesus, the true shepherd, who knows and cares for each of His sheep personally. Contrast with False Leaders Jesus contrasts Himself with false leaders, reminding us to be wary of those who do not enter by the gate. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 10:2?2. How does John 10:2 emphasize the importance of entering through the "gate"? 3. What qualities define the "shepherd" mentioned in John 10:2? 4. How does John 10:2 connect to Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd? 5. How can we discern true spiritual leaders based on John 10:2? 6. In what ways can we apply the principle of entering through the "gate" today? 7. What does John 10:2 reveal about Jesus' role as the shepherd? 8. How does John 10:2 relate to the concept of spiritual leadership? 9. Why is the imagery of a shepherd significant in John 10:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 10? (2) But he that entereth in by the door.--See Notes on John 10:7-9. Is the shepherd of the sheep.--Better, is a shepherd of the sheep. The word here (comp. John 10:12) simply characterises him that entereth by the door as a shepherd, in opposition to the robber who climbeth over the fence. -2John 10:16 of this chapter finds the commencement of its fulfilment in this mission. The appointment of a new body of disciples, whose very number is symbolical of a wider work, was the first step in the bringing in of the "other sheep." The Twelve answered to the number of the tribes of Israel; but the Seventy represent the nations of the world. The directions for this work to each body are nearly identical, but the restrictions laid upon the Twelve are not laid upon the Seventy. Verse 2. - But he that enters in by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. Let him be who he may, Pharisee or priest, prophet or king, pastor or evangelist, unless he approach the sheep by the right "way" he demeans and condemns himself. If he come by the door into the fold, he may be so far presumably a shepherd. One fold might contain several flocks, and a shepherd might lead these flocks into different enclosures according to his wisdom and care for his sheep. Neander, Godet, and Watkins think it possible that the whole imagery may have been borrowed from the eye. The shepherds towards evening were probably gathering their scattered flocks, according to Oriental custom, into their well-known enclosures, and Jesus with his audience might have seen them doing it if they gazed out from the courts of the temple over the neighboring hills (see also Thomson, 'The Land and the Book,' 1:301, a passage which provides an admirable commentary on this parable). There is no absolute need that the customary and well-known habit of the country-side should have been visible at the moment. The abundantly attested practice furnished to his hearers all needful corroboration. The deeper significance of the passage lies in the prophetic symbolism of Jeremiah 23:1-4; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 23:1-3; Psalm 78:52; Numbers 27:17; Ezekiel 34:23, 31; Ezekiel 37:24. Jehovah was the Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80:1), and he would appoint once more in their Messiah-King a David, who should be his gracious Representative and Agent. All these representations were gathered up in Christ's wonderful parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7). Thoma endeavors to credit the author of the Gospel with this ideal picture of the contrast between the true and false shepherd. John 10:2 paints a vivid contrast: while impostors climb in by deceit, Jesus alone enters through God’s appointed gate, revealing Himself as the legitimate, caring Shepherd. His authorized access validates His authority, His actions display His love, and His relationship with the sheep guarantees their safety and guidance. Following Him is both safe and eternally secure because He alone owns the flock and leads it home.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. enters εἰσερχόμενος (eiserchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. by διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gate θύρας (thyras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] shepherd ποιμήν (poimēn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4166: A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sheep. προβάτων (probatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4263: A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. Additonal Resources John 10:2 Blue Letter BibleJohn 10:2 Bible Gateway John 10:2 Bible.com John 10:2 NIV |
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