John 10:3 meaning and explanation
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
John 10:3, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking to a crowd in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication, telling a parable about a shepherd and his flock. In that culture, a shepherd knew each sheep individually and called them by name, and the sheep recognized his particular voice.
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