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The Mark of Legitimacy
Commentators emphasize that entering 'by the door' is a metaphor for legitimate, God-given authority. Unlike a thief who climbs in another way, a true shepherd has a divine commission and enters through the proper, authorized channel. Jesus presents himself as the ultimate example of this, the legitimate Messiah who fulfills Old Testament prophecy, in stark contrast to false leaders.
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Albert Barnes
On John 10:2
18th Century
Theologian
He that entereth by the door. This was the way in which a shepherd had access to his flock. In John 10:7 Jesus says he is the door. In thi…
AT Robertson
On John 10:2
The shepherd of the sheep (ποιμην εστιν των προβατων). No article with ποιμην, "a shepherd to the sheep." He comes in by the door …
Charles Ellicott
On John 10:2
19th Century
Bishop
John 10:16 finds the beginning of its fulfillment in this mission of this chapter. The appointment of a new body of disciples, whose ve…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 10:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
To him the porter openeth;—To him
John the Baptis…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 10:2
Jesus introduces this section with a solemn affirmation (“I tell you the truth”), emphasizing the importance of the teaching that the allegory cont…
John Gill
On John 10:2
17th Century
Pastor
But he that entereth in by the door
With a divine commission, and by a divine authority, who comes not of himself, b…
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…