John 10:4 web — Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

World English Bible

"Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice."

— John 10:4, World English Bible

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John 10 — Context

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"Most certainly, I tell you, one who doesn't enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

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But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.

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Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

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They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers."

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Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they didn't understand what he was telling them.

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Jesus therefore said to them again, "Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep's door.

John 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 10:4 say?
John 10:4 in the World English Bible reads: “Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.”
Where is John 10:4 in the Bible?
John 10:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 4.
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 10:4.
What translation should I read John 10:4 in?
John 10:4 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 10:4?
John 10:4 reads (WEB): “Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” 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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