John 10:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) So, Jesus said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep [i.e., to enter the corral]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Jesus said again, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door for the sheep. American Standard Version (1901) Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. Common English Bible So Jesus spoke again, “I assure you that I am the gate of the sheep. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Jesus spoke to them again: "Amen, amen, I say to you, that I am the door of the sheep. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus therefore said to them again: Amen, amen I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. |
“Truly, truly, I tell you, the person who does not enter the sheep corral through the gate, but climbs over another way [i.e., over the fence], is a thief and a robber. [Note: “Thief” suggests quiet subtlety, while “robber” suggests open aggression].
I am the gate; if anyone enters [the corral] through me, he will be saved [i.e., from condemnation], and will find pasture [i.e., will receive spiritual nurturing].
Jesus answered him, “I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
For through Him we [Jews and Gentiles] both have access to the Father by means of one Holy Spirit.