Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep respond to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out [of the corral].
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
It's to him the gatekeeper opens the gate, and it's his voice the sheep hear. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
A Conservative Version
The gatekeeper opens to this man. And the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
American Standard Version
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
To him the door-keeper opens; and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Bible in Basic English
The porter lets him in; and the sheep give ear to his voice; he says over the names of the sheep, and takes them out.
Common New Testament
To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Daniel Mace New Testament
the porter lets him in, and the sheep know his voice: he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out to pasture.
Darby Translation
To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Godbey New Testament
To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear His voice: and he calls His own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Goodspeed New Testament
The watchman opens the door to him, and the sheep obey his voice, and he calls to his own sheep and leads them out.
John Wesley New Testament
To him the door-keeper openeth, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Julia Smith Translation
To him the guard of the door opens; and the sheep hear his voice : and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
King James 2000
To him the gatekeeper opens; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For this one the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Modern King James verseion
The doorkeeper opens to him, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
To him the porter openeth the door, and the sheep hear his voice; And he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Moffatt New Testament
The gate-keeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice; he calls his sheep by name and leads them out.
Montgomery New Testament
"The porter opens the door for him; the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
NET Bible
The doorkeeper opens the door for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
New Heart English Bible
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Noyes New Testament
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice; and his own sheep he calleth by name, and leadeth them out.
Sawyer New Testament
To him the gate-keeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his sheep by name, and leads them out.
The Emphasized Bible
To him, the porter openeth, and, the sheep, unto his voice, hearken: and, his own sheep, he calleth by name, and leadeth them forth.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own peculiar sheep by name, and leadeth them forth.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For him the watchman opens the door; and the sheep listen to his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Webster
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Weymouth New Testament
To him the porter opens the door, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by their names and leads them out.
Williams New Testament
The doorkeeper opens the door to him, and the sheep obey his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
World English Bible
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Worrell New Testament
To him the porter opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
Worsley New Testament
To him the porter openeth, and the sheep hear his voice; and He calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
Youngs Literal Translation
to this one the doorkeeper doth open, and the sheep hear his voice, and his own sheep he doth call by name, and doth lead them forth;
Themes
Character » Of saints » Attentive to Christ's voice
Character of saints » Attentive to Christ's voice
Christ, the shepherd » His sheep » He guides
Christ, the shepherd » His sheep » He calls
Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Their individual names
Following » Who follows the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches people (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » He guides
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The good shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » He calls
saints Known » Their individual names
Parables » Parables of Christ » Good shepherd
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
God's Sheep » God's people are his sheep
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
Shepherd » Knows each one of his flock by name
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 10:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus As The Good Shepherd
2 But the One [i.e., Jesus is referring to Himself] who enters [it] through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep [Note: "Sheep" in this section refers to Jesus' followers]. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep respond to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out [of the corral]. 4 After he has let his own [sheep] out, he walks on ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.
Names
Cross References
John 10:4
After he has let his own [sheep] out, he walks on ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.
John 10:16
I have other sheep [also] which are not [presently] in this corral; I must lead them, too. They will hear my voice and become one flock [i.e., with the others], having one shepherd. [Note: This probably refers to believing Gentiles becoming God's people, along with the Jews].
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd and I know my sheep [intimately], and they know me [that way],
John 6:37
Every person [Note: The Greek says, "every thing"] whom the Father gives me will [eventually] come to me [i.e., for salvation]; and I will never turn away that person who comes to me.
John 6:45
It is written in the prophets [Isa. 54:13], 'And they will all be taught by God.' [So], every person who has heard the Father and learned [from Him] will come to me.
John 10:26-27
But you do not believe me, because you are not [part] of my sheep.
Romans 8:30
And [that class of] persons whom God [so] predetermined, He also called [through the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14]. And those He called, He also made right with Himself. And those He made right with Himself, He also [determined to be] honored [i.e., in the future life].
1 Corinthians 16:9
because a great door [of opportunity] has opened up to me [here] for doing an effective work [for God], but there are [also] many enemies who oppose me. [See Acts 19].
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I am asking you also, [my] faithful partner [Note: This person is unknown, but may have been one of Paul's preacher companions], help those women, for they have worked hard with me in [spreading] the Gospel, along with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23].
Colossians 4:3
At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.
2 Timothy 2:19
However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to these prophets that you people, not they, were the ones being ministered to in the matters now being announced to you by those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. [This message contained] things which angels would like to look into.
Revelation 3:7-8
"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Philadelphia: These are the words of Him who is holy and true, [and] who possesses the key [i.e., the power and authority] of King David, [and] who opens [a door] which no one will close, and who closes one that no one will open:
Revelation 3:20
Look, I am standing at [your] door and knocking; if anyone hears my voice [i.e., the sound of my knocking], and opens the door, I will [surely] come in to him and eat with him and he [will eat] with me.
Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Revelation 20:15
And if any person's [name] was not found recorded in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.