John 10, new international version niv the bible app. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of allmighty power the son is one with the father. John speaks of god when he speaks of a holy nature, and mans responsibilityof the father and the son, when he speaks of grace in connection with the. The purposes of this wolf are the same as those of the thief in verse 10, and in the allegory he is the same.
This simple creature the sheep has this special note among all animals, that it quickly hears. John 10 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of john chapter 10 in plain english. The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. The others are largely a matter of history the history of the earthly life, work, and teaching of the lord jesus, but the gospel by john is the spiritual life and interpretation of christ in person. John 10 kjv verily, verily, i say unto you, he that bible gateway. The two parables that follow in lukes gospel are those of the lost coin and the prodigal son. The son of god had power to lay down his life and he had power to take it again 10. Jesus answered them, is it not written in your law, i said, ye are gods. The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy i am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. In the same way, the holy spirit inspired john to write four other books. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. John chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Verse 22 begins at the feast of dedication about two months after the feast of the tabernacles and the events of chapter 9. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Men, as creatures depending on their creator, are called the sheep of his pasture. Verse 10 has sometimes been taken to imply that there are various levels of experience within eternal life. John chapter 10 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. John, chapter 10 king james version christian answers. The good shepherd and his sheep very truly i tell you pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
Biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. His visits are but rare, and when he comes it is but for his own selfish purposes, and for the ruin of the flock. This is why this gospel does not mention the time of prayer at gethsemane. Verse 10 the word has been in the world since the beginning. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. The feast of dedication is hanukkah, often called the festival of lights. A contrast is evidently intended between the first words of this verse and the last words of john 1. Jesus swiftly turned the tables on his judges and sentenced them. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah. Introduction our text in john chapter 10 is best introduced by this old.
The church of god in the world is as a sheepfold, exposed to deceivers and persecutors. The teaching of jesus in our text verses 121 appears to closely follow the. He is acquainted with all that are now of his flock john 10. John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. John, chapter 10 united states conference of catholic bishops. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as i. I have authority to lay it down and i have authority to take it up again. Just as it is not unworthy of christ to be called the door, by which the shepherd enters. In verse 20, those who heard this discourse were aware of jesus healing the blind man.
When we come to the gospel by john, we see that this is the gospel of spiritual education. These things have i spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. The expression, verily, verily, is one which is not used at the.
John 10 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic, stories. Gospel john chapter 10 john karmelich in the gospel of. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love. The description of the thief is opposed to that of the shepherd, who constantly goes in and out and finds pasture. This shows this message followed his confrontation with the jews in chapter 9. John mentions several times that the lord jesus laid down his life voluntarily john 10. Small group questions the beautiful shepherd john 10. It is not an organization, movement, or a unique doctrine, but the name applied to the teachings. F1 the controversy that erupted over the miracle dominates the first 21 verses, as evidenced by can a demon open the eyes of the blind.
On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. John recorded these truths in the new testament book that is called by his name. Note, there is a mutual acquaintance between christ and true believers. I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. Chapter 10 also seems to have a foretelling of jesus as being the way to eternal life. This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as i have loved you. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The abundant life is a term used to refer to christian teachings of the fulness of life. The others are largely a matter of history the history of the earthly life, work, and teaching of the lord jesus, but the gospel by john is. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way he is a thief and a robber. In the gospel of john jesus uses the double amen 23 times for emphasis in the. The book of john kjv audio bible full by alexander. John 10 niv the good shepherd and his sheep bible gateway.
John chapter 11 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. Choose from 500 different sets of john chapter 10 flashcards on quizlet. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. The bad shepherd a hireling will not defend the sheep and thinks the flock exists for his benefit, but the good shepherd. Bringing to life the ancient world of scriptureour. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. The parable of the lost sheep is one of the parables of jesus. Learn john chapter 10 with free interactive flashcards. In the gospel of john, chapter 10, we have good news and bad news a the good news is how jesus tells us we are protected by him and require him for salvation. The parable of the good shepherd, a pericope found in john 10. John chapter 10 related media lord we pray this evening that we would meditate upon and reflect upon and learn from our lord jesus and discover, again, more about his identity and about how we respond to him as the good shepherd and the adorer of the sheep. Chapter 8, therefore, is the manifestation of god in testimony, and as light.
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