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A Global Flock
Commentators unanimously agree that when Jesus speaks of "other sheep... not of this fold," he is referring to the Gentiles. This was a radical declaration, revealing that His redemptive mission was not limited to the Jewish nation but extended to all people. His plan was always to create one unified people of God, composed of both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the dividing wall between them.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:16
18th Century
Theologian
Other sheep. There are others who shall be members of my redeemed church.
I have. This does not imply that they were t…
AT Robertson
On John 10:16
Other sheep (αλλα προβατα). Sheep, not goats, but "not of this fold" (εκ της αυλης ταυτης). See verse 1 for αυλη. Clearly "his flo…
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:16
19th Century
Bishop
And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold.—These words bring to mind a question the Jews had asked at this very …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:16
The sheep “not of this sheep pen” probably refers to the Gentiles to whom Jesus sent his disciples (Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8…
John Calvin
On John 10:16
16th Century
Theologian
And I have other sheep. Although some refer this indiscriminately to all, both Jews and Gentiles, who were not yet disciples of Christ, I …
John Gill
On John 10:16
17th Century
Pastor
And other sheep I have
Not distinct from those for whom he laid down his life, but from those who were under the Old…
Matthew Henry
On John 10:10–18
17th Century
Minister
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…