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John 10:6

This parable Jesus spoke to them; but they did not understand what the things were which he spoke to them.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

In Context

5But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; because they know not the voice of strangers.

7Jesus therefore said, Truly, truly do I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

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Cross References

Psalms 82:5They are without knowledge and without understanding; They walk in darkness: Therefore all the foundations of the land are shaken.

Proverbs 28:5Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.

Isaiah 56:11Yet are they greedy dogs that cannot be satisfied; The shepherds themselves will not attend; They all turn aside to their own way, Every one of them to their own gain.

Matthew 13:13Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, nor understand.

John 6:52The Jews therefore contended with one another, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?

John 7:36What meaneth this which he said, Ye will seek me, and not find me; and where I am, ye cannot come?

Matthew Henry on John 10:2-19

The Good Shepherd. 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. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but… Read the whole commentary →

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