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Ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s λέγω say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou , ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) εἰσερχόμενος come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύρας door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αὐλὴν court yard αὐλή aulḗ from the same as G109 (ἀήρ); a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἀναβαίνων go up ἀναβαίνω anabaínō from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G939 (βάσις); to go up (literally or figuratively) arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, ἀλλαχόθεν from another quarter ἀλλαχόθεν allachóthen from G243 (ἄλλος); from elsewhere some other way ἐκεῖνος that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel κλέπτης thief κλέπτης kléptēs from G2813 (κλέπτω); a stealer (literally or figuratively) thief ἐστὶν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λῃστής robber λῃστής lēistḗs from (to plunder); a brigand robber, thief ·
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἰσερχόμενος come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύρας door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d ποιμήν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall .
But the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
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τούτῳ this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θυρωρὸς door keeper θυρωρός thyrōrós from G2374 (θύρα) and (a watcher); a gate- warden that kept the door, porter ἀνοίγει open ἀνοίγω anoígō from G303 (ἀνά) and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications) open , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνῆς voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀκούει hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἴδια one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall ⸀ φωνεῖ crow φωνέω phōnéō from G5456 (φωνή); to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also κατʼ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat ὄνομα name ὄνομα ónoma from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097 (γινώσκω) (compare G3685 (ὀνίνημι)); a name (literally or figuratively) καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξάγει lead out ἐξάγω exágō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G71 (ἄγω); to lead forth bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out αὐτά he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
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⸀ ὅταν when ὅταν hótan from G3753 (ὅτε) and G302 (ἄν); whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctio τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἴδια one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, ⸀ πάντα all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ἐκβάλῃ throw ἐκβάλλω ekbállō from G1537 (ἐκ) and G906 (βάλλω); to eject (literally or figuratively) bring forth, cast (forth, out), drive (out), expe , ἔμπροσθεν in front ἔμπροσθεν émprosthen from G1722 (ἐν) and G4314 (πρός); in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time) against, at, before, (in pr αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πορεύεται travel πορεύομαι poreúomai middle voice from a derivative of the same as G3984 (πεῖρα); to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especi , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀκολουθεῖ accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that οἴδασιν know εἴδω eídō a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι) and G3 τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνὴν voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ·
When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
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ἀλλοτρίῳ belonging to another ἀλλότριος allótrios from G243 (ἄλλος); another's, i.e. not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile alien, (an-)other (man's, men' δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ⸀ἀκολουθήσουσιν ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve φεύξονται flee φεύγω pheúgō apparently a primary verb; to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish escap ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no οἴδασι τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀλλοτρίων belonging to another ἀλλότριος allótrios from G243 (ἄλλος); another's, i.e. not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile alien, (an-)other (man's, men' τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνήν voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio .
But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.”
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ταύτην this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, παροιμίαν allegory παροιμία paroimía from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι); apparently a state alongside of supposition, εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus · ἐκεῖνοι that ἐκεῖνος ekeînos from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed he, it, the other (same), sel δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔγνωσαν come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( τίνα any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing ⸀ ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ἐλάλει speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.
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Εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) ⸀ αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus · Ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s ἀμὴν verily ἀμήν amḗn of Hebrew origin (H0543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, s λέγω say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ⸀ ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύρα door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall .
So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
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πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw ὅσοι how much ὅσος hósos by reduplication from G3739 (ὅς); as (much, great, long, etc.) as all (that), as (long, many, much) (as), how great (man ἦλθον come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ⸂ πρὸ before πρό pró a primary preposition; fore, i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to above, ago, before, or ever ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me κλέπται thief κλέπτης kléptēs from G2813 (κλέπτω); a stealer (literally or figuratively) thief εἰσὶν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too λῃσταί robber λῃστής lēistḗs from (to plunder); a brigand robber, thief · ἀλλʼ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἤκουσαν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall .
All who came before Me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
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ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θύρα door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d · διʼ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἐάν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other τις any one τὶς tìs an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing εἰσέλθῃ come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i σωθήσεται save σώζω sṓzō from a primary (contraction for obsolete , safe); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) heal, pre καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰσελεύσεται come in εἰσέρχομαι eisérchomai from G1519 (εἰς) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to enter (literally or figuratively) X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go i καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξελεύσεται come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too νομὴν pasturage νομή nomḗ feminine from the same as G3551 (νόμος); pasture, i.e. (the act) feeding (figuratively, spreading of a gangrene), or (th εὑρήσει find εὑρίσκω heurískō a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the p .
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλέπτης thief κλέπτης kléptēs from G2813 (κλέπτω); a stealer (literally or figuratively) thief οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔρχεται come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde κλέψῃ steal κλέπτω kléptō a primary verb; to filch steal καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too θύσῃ sacrifice θύω thýō a primary verb; properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, bu καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀπολέσῃ perish ἀπόλλυμι apóllymi from G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G3639 (ὄλεθρος); to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figura · ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἦλθον come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ζωὴν life ζωή zōḗ from G2198 (ζάω); life (literally or figuratively) life(-time) ἔχωσιν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too περισσὸν abundant περισσός perissós from G4012 (περί) (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excess ἔχωσιν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess .
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.
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Ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμὴν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καλός good καλός kalós properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance o · ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμὴν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καλὸς good καλός kalós properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance o τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ψυχὴν life ψυχή psychḗ from G5594 (ψύχω); breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; t αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τίθησιν put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, ὑπὲρ in behalf of ὑπέρ hypér a primary preposition; over, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall ·
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ μισθωτὸς hired servant μισθωτός misthōtós from G3409 (μισθόω); a wage-worker (good or bad) hired servant, hireling καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ὢν who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, ποιμήν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor , οὗ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ⸀ ἔστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall ἴδια one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, , θεωρεῖ look at θεωρέω theōréō from a derivative of G2300 (θεάομαι) (perhaps by addition of G3708 (ὁράω)); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literal τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λύκον wolf λύκος lýkos perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair); a wolf wolf ἐρχόμενον come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀφίησιν send away ἀφίημι aphíēmi from G575 (ἀπό) and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) cry, for τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too φεύγει flee φεύγω pheúgō apparently a primary verb; to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish escap — καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λύκος wolf λύκος lýkos perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair); a wolf wolf ἁρπάζει seize ἁρπάζω harpázō from a derivative of G138 (αἱρέομαι); to seize (in various applications) catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force) αὐτὰ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ σκορπίζει disperse σκορπίζω skorpízō apparently from the same as G4651 (σκορπίος) (through the idea of penetrating); to dissipate, i.e. (figuratively) put to
The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
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⸀ ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that μισθωτός hired servant μισθωτός misthōtós from G3409 (μισθόω); a wage-worker (good or bad) hired servant, hireling ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μέλει it is a care μέλω mélō a primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. to concern (only third person singular present indicative used impersonally, αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive περὶ about περί perí from the base of G4008 (πέραν); properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall .
The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.
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ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ποιμὴν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καλός good καλός kalós properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance o , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too γινώσκω come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμὰ mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸂γινώσκουσί με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τὰ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐμά mine ἐμός emós from the oblique cases of G1473 (ἐγώ) (G1698 (ἐμοί), G1700 (ἐμοῦ), G1691 (ἐμέ)); my of me, mine (own), my ,
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
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καθὼς just as καθώς kathṓs from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς); just (or inasmuch) as, that according to, (according, even) as, how, when γινώσκει come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent κἀγὼ also κἀγώ kagṓ from G2532 (καί) and G1473 (ἐγώ); so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me (an γινώσκω come to know γινώσκω ginṓskō a prolonged form of a primary verb; to know (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατέρα father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ψυχήν life ψυχή psychḗ from G5594 (ψύχω); breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; t μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τίθημι put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, ὑπὲρ in behalf of ὑπέρ hypér a primary preposition; over, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, προβάτων sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall .
just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἄλλα but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve πρόβατα sheep πρόβατον próbaton probably neuter of a presumed derivative of G4260 (προβαίνω); something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (speciall ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αὐλῆς court yard αὐλή aulḗ from the same as G109 (ἀήρ); a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace ταύτης this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it · κἀκεῖνα and he κἀκεῖνος kakeînos from G2532 (καί) and G1565 (ἐκεῖνος); likewise that (or those) and him (other, them), even he, him also, them (also), (a ⸂ δεῖ it is necessary δεῖ deî 3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω); also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used im με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἀγαγεῖν lead ἄγω ágō a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figur , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνῆς voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ἀκούσουσιν hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀γενήσονται μία one εἷς heîs a primary numeral; one a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some ποίμνη flock ποίμνη poímnē contraction from G4165 (ποιμαίνω); a flock (literally or figuratively) flock, fold , εἷς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ποιμήν shepherd ποιμήν poimḗn a shepherd (literally or figuratively) shepherd, pastor .
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.
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διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τοῦτό this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it ⸂ με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατὴρ father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent ἀγαπᾷ love ἀγαπάω agapáō perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689); to love (in a social or moral sense) (be-)love(-ed) ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τίθημι put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ψυχήν life ψυχή psychḗ from G5594 (ψύχω); breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; t μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) λάβω receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati αὐτήν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.
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οὐδεὶς no one οὐδείς oudeís from G3761 (οὐδέ) and G1520 (εἷς); not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing any (man), aught, man, ⸀ αἴρει raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th αὐτὴν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , ἀλλʼ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τίθημι put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, αὐτὴν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀπʼ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig ἐμαυτοῦ of myself ἐμαυτοῦ emautoû genitive case compound of G1700 (ἐμοῦ) and G846 (αὐτός); of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case me, . ἐξουσίαν power ἐξουσία exousía from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability); privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or ( ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess θεῖναι put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, αὐτήν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐξουσίαν power ἐξουσία exousía from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability); privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or ( ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) λαβεῖν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati αὐτήν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · ταύτην this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἐντολὴν ordinance ἐντολή entolḗ from G1781 (ἐντέλλομαι); injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription commandment, precept ἔλαβον receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati παρὰ from παρά pará a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative c τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πατρός father πατήρ patḗr apparently a primary word; a father (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) father, parent μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .
No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”