John 10:9
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I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
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by me if any man enter in--whether shepherd or sheep. shall be saved--the great object of the pastoral office, as of all the divine arrangements towards mankind. and shall go in and out and find pasture--in, as to a place of safety and repose; out, as to "green pastures and still waters" (Psa 23:2) for nourishment and refreshing, and all this only transferred to another clime, and enjoyed in another manner, at the close of this earthly scene (Rev 7:17).
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 ↗10:9 will be saved (or will find safety): As gatekeeper, Jesus keeps away those who might harm his sheep, keeping his sheep inside the pen where they are safe.
Open source ↗Original language
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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.
So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
“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.
For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice,
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.
I will strengthen them in the LORD,and in His name they will walk,”declares the LORD.