John 10:7
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So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
Commentaries
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I am the door of the sheep--that is, the way in to the fold, with all blessed privileges, both for shepherds and sheep (compare Joh 14:6; Eph 2:18).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. Christ's parabolical discourse concerning himself as the door of the sheepfold, and the shepherd of the sheep (v. 1-18). II. The various sentiments of people upon it (Joh 10:19-21). III. The dispute Christ had with the Jews in the temple at the feast of dedication (v. 22-39). IV. His departure into the country thereupon (Joh 10:40-42).
Open source ↗10:7 I am: See study note on 6:35. A good shepherd is known for guarding the sheep at the gate as a sentry.
Open source ↗Cross-references
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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
“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.
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
‘You are My flock, the sheep of My pasture, My people, and I am your God,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
Then we Your people, the sheep of Your pasture, will thank You forever; from generation to generation we will declare Your praise.
Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice,
We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.