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- John
- Chapter 10
- Verse 4
John 10:4
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when he putteth forth his own sheep,.... The Ethiopic version reads, "when he leads them all out"; in order to bring…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He putteth forth - Or leads them out of the fold. He goeth before them - He leads them, and guides them, and does not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He goeth before them - A sixth mark of a true pastor is, he gives them a good example: he not only preaches, but he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 10:1-18
It is not certain whether this discourse was at the feast of dedication in the winter (spoken of Joh 10:22), which may…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when he putteth forth his own sheep Better, when hehath put forth all his own. Most of the best MSS. have -all" for…
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