10:1 'I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , 'I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
10:2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep.
10:3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
10:4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
10:5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice.'
10:6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.
10:7 Therefore Jesus said again, 'I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , Therefore Jesus said again, 'I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.
10:8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
10:9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
10:11 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
10:12 The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.
10:13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
10:14 'I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me--
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , 'I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me--
10:15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 15 , just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.
10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
10:17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 17 , The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life--only to take it up again.
10:18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.'
10:19 At these words the Jews were again divided.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , At these words the Jews were again divided.
10:20 Many of them said, 'He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , Many of them said, 'He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?'
10:21 But others said, 'These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 21 , But others said, 'These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?'
10:22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter,
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 22 , Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter,
10:23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 23 , and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade.
10:24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, 'How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 24 , The Jews gathered around him, saying, 'How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.'
10:25 Jesus answered, 'I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me,
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 25 , Jesus answered, 'I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me,
10:26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 26 , but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 27 , My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
10:28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 28 , I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.
10:29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 29 , My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.
10:30 I and the Father are one.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 30 , I and the Father are one.'
10:31 Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him,
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 31 , Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him,
10:32 but Jesus said to them, 'I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 32 , but Jesus said to them, 'I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?'
10:33 'We are not stoning you for any of these,' replied the Jews, 'but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 33 , 'We are not stoning you for any of these,' replied the Jews, 'but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.'
10:34 Jesus answered them, 'Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'?
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 34 , Jesus answered them, 'Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'?
10:35 If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came--and the Scripture cannot be broken--
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 35 , If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came--and the Scripture cannot be broken--
10:36 what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 36 , what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?
10:37 Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 37 , Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does.
10:38 But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 38 , But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.'
10:39 Again they tried to seize him, but he escaped their grasp.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 39 , Again they tried to seize him, but he escaped their grasp.
10:40 Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing in the early days. Here he stayed
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 40 , Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing in the early days. Here he stayed
10:41 and many people came to him. They said, 'Though John never performed a miraculous sign, all that John said about this man was true.'
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 41 , and many people came to him. They said, 'Though John never performed a miraculous sign, all that John said about this man was true.'
10:42 And in that place many believed in Jesus.
The NIV Book of John , Chapter 10 , Verse 42 , And in that place many believed in Jesus.
