John 10:3 kjv — To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

King James Version

"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out."

— John 10:3, King James Version

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John 10 — Context

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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 robber.

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But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

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To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

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And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

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And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

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This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

John 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 10:3 say?
John 10:3 in the King James Version reads: “To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”
Where is John 10:3 in the Bible?
John 10:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 3.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 10:3.
What translation should I read John 10:3 in?
John 10:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 10:3?
John 10:3 reads (KJV): “To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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