John 10:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ After he has let his own [sheep] out, he walks on ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

Common English Bible

⁴ Whenever he has gathered all of his sheep, he goes before them and they follow him, because they know his voice.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And when he has sent out his sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.

John 10:4 Cross References

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 12:26

If any person wants to serve me, he should become my follower; and wherever I am, my servant will be there also. If any person serves me, the Father will honor him.

John 18:37

So, Pilate said to Him, “Are you a king, then?” Jesus answered, “You are [correct in] calling me a ‘king.’ This was the [very] purpose for which I was born and came into the world, that I should testify about the truth. Every person who wants [to know and obey] the truth listens to me.”

1 Peter 2:21

[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.

1 Peter 5:3

Do not act as dictators over the people you are assigned to care for, but [rather] serve as examples of how they ought to live.

1 Corinthians 11:1

You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

John 10:8

All those who came before me were thieves and robbers and the sheep did not listen to them.

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to be my follower, he should deny self [i.e., of always having its own way] and lift up his cross [of responsibility] and [then he can] become my follower.

Hebrews 12:2

We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, “our”] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God’s throne.

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus, our forerunner, [already] entered on our behalf, having become a Head Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Ephesians 5:1

So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus’ ministry].

John 13:15

For I have set an example for you, so that you should do as I have done for you.

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ has suffered physically, you people should fortify yourselves with the same attitude He had. For the person who has suffered physically [i.e., in standing for Christ] has quit sinning.

John 10:3

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].

John 10:5

They will not follow a stranger, but will run from him, for they do not recognize the voice of strangers.”

John 10:27

My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.