But he shall receive an hundred fold now in this time not that he should have an hundred houses, brethren but that he should enjoy that even in this present life, which was an hundred times better than any of the things mentioned. This passage continues jesus discussion with the religious leaders of jerusalem, seen in chapter 9. In john 10 jesus presents himself as the good shepherd and, in a debate with the jewish leaders, makes the claim, i and the father are one john 10. Verily, verily, i say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the son of god. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Verses 2230 are followed by a rejection of jesus, including an attempt to stone him vv. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away. Now viewing scripture range from the book of john chapter 10. In verse 20, those who heard this discourse were aware of jesus healing the blind man. What did jesus mean when he said, i and the father are one.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Home content index books of the bible john i and the father are. With that said, these are all predictions of the more direct words in john 14. This shows this message followed his confrontation with the jews in chapter 9. If you hear this verse quoted in a sermon, or see how people use this verse online, you will usually hear that the thief is. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. Nas the word abundantly was referring to eternal life not to the earth life. John 10, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman.
Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. In hebrews chapter one god the father is declaring his son as god. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. 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. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. I have authority to lay it down and i have authority to take it up again. 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. John passes directly from the word of judgment in 9. Then in verse 10 the thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of. John, chapter 10 united states conference of catholic bishops. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. There is no indication there was a gap in time and it appears this discourse takes place after john 9 when jesus healed the man born blind. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.
The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. The transition from chapter 9 to chapter 10 is abrupt. Verse click for chapter new international version i and the father are one. John the baptist came to prepare people for the one who is comingjesus john 1. There is no mention of sheep or a shepherd in chapter 9 or anywhere in the preceding chapters. The expression, verily, verily, is one which is not used at the. John 10, new international version niv the bible app.
I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. 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.
The first speaks of gods holiness, truth and righteousness and the second of his grace and mercy. John 10 niv the good shepherd and his sheep bible gateway. 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 alonecannot help itself, but is shut up to anothers. 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. In fact, all of chapters 7, 8, 9, and the first half of chapter 10 occur in a fairly continuous timeline. At the end of chapter 9, jesus was debating those who objected to his giving sight to a man born blind john 9. Now viewing scripture range from the book of luke chapter 10. The following statements we find in first john only. 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. The jews understood his meaning, but could not form his words into a full charge against him. John, chapter 10, verse 30 perseus digital library. There is no reason to take this verse to mean that christ was saying that he and the father make up one god. In verse 31, the jews picked up stones again to stone him.
All the people came to him, and c he sat down and taught them. Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of tabernacles. They were fully revealed in christ, the son of god. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not. Jesus is described in the gospel as god s only son. I came that they may have life and have it in abundance. Jesus swiftly turned the tables on his judges and sentenced them. David my servant shall be king over them, says almighty god by the mouth of ezekiel. Other forerunner commentary entries containing john 10.
Over time, as jesus becomes known, more people follow him than the baptist. In jesus shepherd discourse in john 10, jesus contrasts himself with the thief. Chapter 10 continues uninterrupted from the end of chapter 9. John 10 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic, stories. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. John 10 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.
The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. Both characteristics of god stand always in total agreement to each other. A contrast is evidently intended between the first words of this verse and the last words of john 1. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. 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.