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A Rebuke to False Leaders
Commentators widely agree that Jesus aimed this parable directly at the religious leaders of His day, the Pharisees. By calling those who don't enter by the door 'thieves and robbers,' He was exposing them as illegitimate shepherds who sought personal gain rather than the good of the flock. This serves as a timeless warning to evaluate leaders based on their connection to Christ, not their titles or positions.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:1
18th Century
Theologian
Truly, truly. (See Barnes on John 3:3).
I say to you. Some have supposed that what follows here was delivered on some othe…
AT Robertson
On John 10:1
Verily, Verily (Αμην, αμην). Solemn prelude by repetition as in 1:51. The words do not ever introduce a fresh topic (cf. 8:34,51,5…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:1
19th Century
Bishop
At the Feast of Tabernacles there was a practice, one of those that testified to a sentiment broader than that of just those who participated in it…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:1
19th Century
Preacher
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:1
Jesus introduces this section with a solemn affirmation (“I tell you the truth”), emphasizing the importance of the teaching that the allegory cont…
John Calvin
On John 10:1
16th Century
Theologian
Verily, verily, I say to you. As Christ had to deal with scribes and priests, who were considered pastors of the Church, it was necessary …
John Gill
On John 10:1
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say to you
To the Scribes and Pharisees, who had taken it ill that they should be thought to be blind; and w…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Here is a parable or similitude, taken from the customs of the East, in the management of sheep.
Men, as creatures depending on their Creator…