John 10:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

Everyone who came before me was a thief or a robber, and the sheep did not listen to any of them.

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:2

Ezekiel, son of man, Israel's leaders are like shepherds taking care of my sheep, the people of Israel. But I want you to condemn these leaders and tell them: I, the Lord God, say you shepherds of Israel are doomed! You take care of yourselves while ignoring my sheep.

John 10:1

Jesus said: I tell you for certain only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen.

Jeremiah 23:1

You leaders of my people are like shepherds that kill and scatter the sheep.

Acts 5:36

Not long ago Theudas claimed to be someone important, and about 400 men joined him. But he was killed, and all his followers were scattered. That was the end of that.

John 10:27

My sheep know my voice, and I know them. They follow me,

John 10:5

The sheep will not follow strangers. They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away.

Zechariah 11:16

Once more I am going to let a worthless nobody rule the land—one who won't care for the strays or search for the young or heal the sick or feed the healthy. He will just dine on the fattest sheep, leaving nothing but a few bones.”

Zephaniah 3:3

Its officials are roaring lions, its judges are wolves; in the evening they attack, by morning nothing is left.