John 10:2
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
John 10:2 in other translations
| BSB | But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. |
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| WEB | But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. |
| ASV | But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. |
| YLT | and he who is entering through the door is shepherd of the sheep; |
| DARBY | but he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. |
| BBE | He who goes in by the door is the keeper of the sheep. |
| Webster | But he that entereth by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep. |
What does John 10:2 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 10:1-2
Joh 10:1-21. The Good Shepherd. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. The figure was familiar to the Jewish ear (from Jr 23:1-40; Eze 34:1-31; Zec 11:1-17, &c.). "This simple creature [the sheep] has this special note among all animals, that it quickly hears the voice of the shepherd, follows no one else, depends entirely on him, and seeks help from him…
Barnes' Notes
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 wanting 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.
(b) "the door is the shepherd" Jn 10:7,9
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 10:1-5
Here is a parable or similitude, taken from the customs of the East, in the management of sheep. Men, as creatures depending on their Creator, are called the sheep of his pasture. The church of God in the world is as a sheep-fold, exposed to deceivers and persecutors. The great Shepherd of the sheep knows all that are his, guards them by his providence, guides them by his Spirit and word, and goes before them, as…
John 10:2 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 10:2
- John 10:14
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
- 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 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
- Psalms 23:1
A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
- Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
- John 10:11-12
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
- 1 Timothy 4:14
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
- John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
- Zechariah 11:3
There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.
- Zechariah 11:5
Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the Lord; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.
- Ezekiel 34:23
And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
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Context
- John 10:1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
- John 10:2
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
- John 10:3
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
John 10:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas el que entra por la puerta, el pastor de las ovejas es. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Mais celui qui entre par la porte, est le berger des brebis. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Wer aber durch die Tür eingeht, ist Hirte der Schafe. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui autem intrat per ostium, pastor est ovium. |