But that he may steal, and kill, and destroy (ε μη ινα κλεψη κα θυση κα απολεση). Literally, "except that" (ε μη) common without (…

The thief cometh not. The thief has no other design in coming but to plunder. So false teachers have no other end in view but to enrich or…

The thief comes not, except to steal.—Compare Notes on John 10:1; John 10:8. The description of the thief is o…

All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be sa…

St. John Chrysostom: To awaken the attention of the Jews, our Lord unfolds the meaning of what He has said. Then Jesus said to…

Jesus’ main purpose was the salvation (health) of the sheep, which he defined as free access to pasture and fullness of life. Under his protection …

The thief cometh not. By this saying, Christ — if we may use the expression — gives us a pointed warning, so that the ministers of Satan m…

The thief comes not but to steal
That is his first and principal view; to steal, is to invade, seize, and carry away…

Christ is a good Shepherd. Many, who were not thieves, were yet careless in their duty, and by their neglect the flock was much hurt. Bad principle…

Here the Evangelist explains why it was necessary to clarify the preceding parable, a necessity caused by the listeners’ failure to understand. He …