John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:34David replied, “Your servant has been looking after his father's sheep. When a lion or a bear came and took a lamb from the flock,
Psalms 23:1Since the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.
Isaiah 40:11He looks after his flock like a shepherd. He picks up the lambs in his arms and holds them close to his chest. He leads those that are nursing young.
Ezekiel 34:11For this is what the Lord God says: Watch as I myself will go looking for my sheep, searching to find them.
Ezekiel 37:24My servant David will be their king. They will be united under one ruler. They will follow my laws, and they will observe and practice my regulations.
Zechariah 13:7Wake up, my sword! Attack my shepherd, the man who stands beside me! declares the Lord. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered, and I will raise my hand against the lambs.
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 →