John 10:8
All those who came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
In Context
7So Jesus explained again, “I tell you the truth: I am the gate of the sheep.
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:1What trouble is coming to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! declares the Lord.
Ezekiel 34:2“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds who lead Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord God says: Disaster is coming to the shepherds of Israel, who only look after themselves, and not the sheep! Shouldn't shepherds make sure their flock is fed?
Zechariah 11:4This is what the Lord my God says: Become a shepherd of the flock marked for slaughter.
John 10:1“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't come in through the gate of the sheepfold but climbs in some other way is a thief and a robber.
John 10:27My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
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 →