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I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/nlt/john/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/esv/john/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I have other sheep which are not of this fold. It behooves Me to bring those also, and they will hear My voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/kjv/john/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. <a href="/nkjv/john/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/nasb_/john/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd. <a href="/nasb/john/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/nasb77/john/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they shall hear My voice; and they shall become one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/lsb/john/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I have other sheep, which are not from this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/amp/john/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I have other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become one flock with one Shepherd. <a href="/csb/john/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/hcsb/john/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/asv/john/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/cev/john/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I have other sheep that are not in this sheep pen. I must also bring them together, when they hear my voice. Then there will be one flock of sheep and one shepherd. <a href="/erv/john/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/gwt/john/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I also have other sheep that are not from this pen. I must lead them. They, too, will respond to my voice. So they will be one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/gnt/john/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/isv/john/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> I have other sheep that don't belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they'll listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/msb/john/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/net/john/10.htm">NET Bible</a> I have other sheep that do not come from this sheepfold. I must bring them too, and they will listen to my voice, so that there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/nheb/john/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/wbt/john/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And other sheep I have which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have also other sheep--which do not belong to this fold. Those also I must bring, and they will listen to my voice; and they shall become one flock under one Shepherd. <a href="/web/john/10.htm">World English Bible</a> I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and other sheep I have that are not of this fold, these also it is necessary for Me to bring, and My voice they will hear, and there will become one flock—one shepherd. <a href="/blb/john/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I have other sheep which are not of this fold. It behooves Me to bring those also, and they will hear My voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd. <a href="/ylt/john/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and other sheep I have that are not of this fold, these also it behoveth me to bring, and my voice they will hear, and there shall become one flock -- one shepherd. <a href="/slt/john/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I have, other sheep, which are not of this court-yard: and I must also bring them, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one flock, and one shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And other sheep I have, that are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd. <a href="/cpdv/john/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I have other sheep that are not of this fold, and I must lead them. They shall hear my voice, and there shall be one sheepfold and one shepherd. <a href="/nabre/john/10.htm">New American Bible</a> I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/nrsvce/john/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I have other sheep also, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear my voice; and all the sheep will become one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But I have other sheep which were not from this fold; I must also bring them. They also will hear my voice, and the entire fold shall be one, and One Shepherd.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; those, also, must I bring, and they will hear my voice: and there shall be one flock, one shepherd. <a href="/godbey/john/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And I have other sheep which are not of this fold: and it behooves me to bring them and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: these also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, one shepherd. <a href="/mace/john/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor. <a href="/wey/john/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have also other sheep--which do not belong to this fold. Those also I must bring, and they will listen to my voice; and they shall become one flock under one Shepherd. <a href="/worrell/john/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and they shall become one flock, one Shepherd.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And I have other sheep, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they will hear my voice; so there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/10-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3649" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/10.htm">Jesus the Good Shepherd</a> …15just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. 16<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">I have</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alla (Adj-ANP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/4263.htm" title="4263: probata (N-ANP) -- A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep.">sheep</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-NNP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/833.htm" title="833: aulēs (N-GFS) -- From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion.">fold.</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: agagein (V-ANA) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.">bring</a> <a href="/greek/2548.htm" title="2548: kakeina (DPro-ANP) -- And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.">them in as well,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">they will listen to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">voice.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsontai (V-FIM-3P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">there will be</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mia (Adj-NFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/4167.htm" title="4167: poimnē (N-NFS) -- A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock.">flock</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">and one</a> <a href="/greek/4166.htm" title="4166: poimēn (N-NMS) -- A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd.">shepherd.</a> 17The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24</a> My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. <a href="/isaiah/56-8.htm">Isaiah 56:8</a> Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.” <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/micah/4-2.htm">Micah 4:2</a> And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. <a href="/psalms/100-3.htm">Psalm 100:3</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a> Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ <a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a> On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a> so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... <a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13-18</a> But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace ... <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Acts 15:14-17</a> Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: / ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, ... <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.other.<a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a> And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.<a href="/psalms/22-26.htm">Psalm 22:26-31</a> The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever… them.<a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Acts 15:14</a> Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.<a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29,30</a> For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren… <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1-5,15-18</a> And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; … they shall.<a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a> My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:<a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37</a> All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.there.<a href="/ezekiel/37-22.htm">Ezekiel 37:22</a> And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all:<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a> For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;one shepherd.<a href="/john/10-2.htm">John 10:2,11</a> But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep… <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:11</a> The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.<a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/9-4.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/john/8-47.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/john/10-8.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/john/4-5.htm">Field</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/john/10-8.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/john/10-8.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/john/10-15.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/john/10-14.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/john/10-5.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-34.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/john/10-26.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/john/10-20.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Field</a> <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Fold</a> <a href="/john/16-13.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/john/10-20.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/3-5.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/3_john/1-13.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/john/10-26.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/john/21-16.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/john/10-27.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/john/10-23.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 10</div>1. <a href="/john/10-1.htm">Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.</a> 19. <a href="/john/10-19.htm">Diverse opinions of him.</a> 23. <a href="/john/10-23.htm">He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God;</a> 31. <a href="/john/10-31.htm">escapes the Jews;</a> 39. <a href="/john/10-39.htm">and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase indicates Jesus' mission extends beyond the Jewish people, who are the initial "fold." The "other sheep" are often understood to represent the Gentiles, highlighting the inclusivity of the Gospel. This aligns with Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of being a light to the nations. The concept of "fold" suggests a specific group or community, initially the Jewish nation, but Jesus' mission is universal.I must bring them in as well, The necessity ("must") underscores the divine mandate and purpose of Jesus' mission. This reflects God's sovereign plan for salvation, as seen in passages like <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where the disciples are instructed to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. The phrase suggests active pursuit and intentionality in reaching the Gentiles, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).and they will listen to My voice. This indicates the response of the "other sheep" to Jesus' call, emphasizing the recognition and acceptance of His authority. It echoes <a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3-4</a>, where the sheep recognize the shepherd's voice. This listening is not merely auditory but involves obedience and discipleship, as seen in <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>, where faith comes by hearing the word of Christ.Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. This phrase points to the unity of believers under Christ, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries. It fulfills <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a>, where God promises one shepherd for His people. The imagery of one flock under one shepherd signifies the church's unity, as further elaborated in <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>, where Christ breaks down the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile, creating one new humanity. This unity is both a present reality and a future hope, culminating in the eschatological vision of <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a multitude from every nation worships together.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is discussing His mission and the unity of His followers. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sheep.htm">Sheep</a> Symbolic of believers or followers of Christ. In this context, it refers to those who are not yet part of the Jewish fold. 3. <a href="/topical/f/fold.htm">Fold</a> Represents the Jewish people, the initial recipients of Jesus' ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/o/other_sheep.htm">Other Sheep</a> Refers to the Gentiles or non-Jewish people who will also come to believe in Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/o/one_flock,_one_shepherd.htm">One Flock, One Shepherd</a> The ultimate unity of all believers under Christ, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> Jesus' mission includes uniting all believers, regardless of their background, into one spiritual family. This calls for Christians to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_mission.htm">Evangelism and Mission</a> The reference to "other sheep" emphasizes the importance of reaching out to those who have not yet heard the Gospel. Christians are called to participate in the Great Commission. <a href="/topical/l/listening_to_his_voice.htm">Listening to His Voice</a> True followers of Christ are characterized by their ability to hear and respond to His voice. This requires a personal relationship with Jesus and discernment through the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_shepherd.htm">The Role of the Shepherd</a> Jesus as the Good Shepherd provides guidance, protection, and care for His flock. Believers can find comfort and assurance in His leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">The Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The Gospel is for everyone, not limited by ethnicity, culture, or social status. This challenges believers to break down barriers and extend love and grace to all.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 10</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'one_shepherd,_one_flock'.htm">What does "One Shepherd and One Flock" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_'other_sheep'_in_john_10_16.htm">Who exactly are the “other sheep” in John 10:16, and why is there no clear historical record identifying them? </a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_other_sheep.htm">Who are the other sheep not of this fold?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_the_magi_observe_in_the_east.htm">What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold.--The words recall to the mind a question which the Jews had asked at this very feast, "Will He go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?" (<a href="/john/7-35.htm" title="Then said the Jews among themselves, Where will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?">John 7:35</a>). They asked it in the bitterness of scorn. He asserts that among the Gentiles--who are not of the Jewish fold--He already possesses sheep; just as He says to Paul concerning Corinth, "I have much people in this city" (<a href="/acts/18-10.htm" title="For I am with you, and no man shall set on you to hurt you: for I have much people in this city.">Acts 18:10</a>). The Old Testament prophets had foretold this coming of the Gentiles, as e.g. <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm" title="Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.">Isaiah 52:13</a> et seq.; <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm" title="Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief: when you shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.">Isaiah 53:10</a> et seq.; <a href="/micah/4-2.htm" title="And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.">Micah 4:2</a>; and it is present to our Lord's mind here as the result of His laying down His life for the sheep. (Comp. Notes on <a href="/john/11-52.htm" title="And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.">John 11:52</a>; <a href="/john/12-32.htm" title="And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to me.">John 12:32</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 16-18. - (a) The continuity of the Shepherd-activity, notwithstanding the laying down of his life. Verse 16. - And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice. "The other sheep," not of this fold, not sheltered by the theocracy, not needing the pasturage of such privileges - Gentiles they may be, earnest souls of many a name, denomination, and profession, are, while he speaks, and went before the formation of his Church, ' his own." "Other sheep I have." Though they have never as yet heard his voice, they are his. His relation with them is personal and direct and spiritual, not dictated or conditioned by "the fold." They will hear his voice. We in vain ask the question, "When?" He alone can answer it. Many a Cornelius in every nation is accepted by him (cf. <a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35</a>; <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Acts 14:17</a>; <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27</a>; <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Acts 28:28</a>). But the passage contemplates a wider application: "Them also I must bring, or lead, among my own." They are scattered abroad now, but eternal Love, by assuming Shepherd-wise relations with them, determines not to bring them to one place or enclosure - to express such a thought we should have had, not ἀγαγεῖν, but συναγαγεῖν (<a href="/john/11-52.htm">John 11:52</a>) or προσαγαγεῖν (Westcott) - but to bring them into personal relations with himself. They shall become one flock, one Shepherd. The false English translation of ποίμνη, viz. "fold," should be specially noticed. If our Lord had meant to convey the idea of the rigid enclosure into which all the scattered sheep should be gathered, he would have used the word αὐλή. The word ποίμνη is, however, studiously chosen. The error has done grievous injury. There is no variation of the Greek text, or in the earliest versions. It came through the Vulgate ovile into Wickliffe's Version, and into many other European versions. The Old Latin Versions were correct, but Jerome led the way into the inaccurate translation. Tyndale perceived its true meaning, and Luther beautifully preserved the play upon the words. Coverdale, in his own Bible (1535), followed Tyndale; but in 1539, "the Great Bible" followed the Vulgate (Westcott). When naturalized, it sustained the false and growing pretension that outside the one "fold" of the visible Church the good Shepherd was not ready with his care and love (see for the only adequate translation of ποίμνη, <a href="/matthew/26-31.htm">Matthew 26:31</a>; <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Luke 2:8</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where the Authorized Version has correctly rendered it "flock"). Christ, on other occasions, carefully warned his disciples against such narrowness, and here he declares that the sheep, independently of the fold or folds, may yet form one great flock, under one Shepherd. When he described himself as the Door, he was, as we have seen, careful to speak of himself as "Door of the sheep," and not as the Door into the fold. He laid down his life in order to break down the partition between Jew and Gentile (<a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13</a>), between God and man, and between man and man. "In Christ Jesus there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, bond nor free." There may be many folds. Different nations, ages, times, and seasons may cause variations in these; but there is but one flock under the watchful guardianship of one Shepherd. <a href="/commentaries/john/10-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. other ἄλλα (alla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. sheep πρόβατα (probata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4263.htm">Strong's 4263: </a> A sheep. Probably neuter of a presumed derivative of probaino; something that walks forward, i.e., a sheep. that ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. are ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. fold. αὐλῆς (aulēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. bring ἀγαγεῖν (agagein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_71.htm">Strong's 71: </a> A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. them in as well, κἀκεῖνα (kakeina) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2548.htm">Strong's 2548: </a> And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they will listen to ἀκούσουσιν (akousousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. voice. φωνῆς (phōnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. there will be γενήσονται (genēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. one μία (mia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. flock ποίμνη (poimnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4167.htm">Strong's 4167: </a> A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. [and] one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. shepherd. ποιμήν (poimēn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4166.htm">Strong's 4166: </a> A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. 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