John 10:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Also I have other sheep which are not from this pen; I need to bring them, and they will hear my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd.

Berean Standard Bible:

I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

American Standard Version:

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} other^{G243} sheep^{G4263} I have^{G2192}, which^{G3739} are^{G2076} not^{G3756} of^{G1537} this^{G5026} fold^{G833}: them also^{G2548} I^{G3165} must^{G1163} bring^{G71}, and^{G2532} they shall hear^{G191} my^{G3450} voice^{G5456}; and^{G2532} there shall be^{G1096} one^{G3391} fold^{G4167}, and one^{G1520} shepherd^{G4166}.

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Commentary for John 10:16

John 10:16 is part of Jesus' discourse in the Gospel of John, where He uses the metaphor of shepherding to describe His relationship with His followers. In this verse, Jesus speaks of "other sheep" who are not part of the immediate Jewish audience He is addressing. This reference hints at the inclusion of Gentiles (non-Jews) into the fold of God's people, which was a radical idea at the time, as the Jewish people were historically God's chosen nation.

The historical context of this verse is significant. Jesus lived in a period when the Jewish people were expecting a Messiah who would be a political leader and restore Israel's sovereignty. However, Jesus' message transcended national and ethnic boundaries, foretelling a time when people from all nations would be united in faith. This was a prophetic announcement of the universal mission of Christianity and the eventual spread of the Gospel beyond the confines of Judaism.

In the text, Jesus emphasizes that these "other sheep" will also hear His voice, indicating that they too will respond to His teachings and call to salvation. The culmination of His message is the vision of "one fold, and one shepherd," signifying the unity of all believers under Christ's leadership. This unity in faith was to be achieved not by cultural or religious conformity, but through the acceptance of Jesus as the Messiah and the spiritual head of the Church.

John 10:16, therefore, encapsulates themes of inclusivity, unity, and the universal call to salvation, which were foundational to the early Church's understanding of its mission and continues to inform Christian ecclesiology and soteriology today. It speaks to the heart of Jesus' ministry, which aimed to break down barriers and bring people into a reconciled relationship with God and each other through His sacrifice and resurrection.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G243
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄλλος
   Transliteration: állos
   Pronunciation: al'-los
   Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4263
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρόβατον
   Transliteration: próbaton
   Pronunciation: prob'-at-on
   Description: probably neuter of a presumed derivative of προβαίνω; something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively):--sheep(-fold).
   
4. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2076
   There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστί
   Transliteration: estí
   Pronunciation: es-tee'
   Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5026
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταύτῃ
   Transliteration: taútēi
   Pronunciation: tow'-tace
   Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).
   
10. Strong's Number: G833
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐλή
    Transliteration: aulḗ
    Pronunciation: ow-lay'
    Description: from the same as ἀήρ; a yard (as open to the wind); by implication, a mansion:--court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2548
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κἀκεῖνος
    Transliteration: kakeînos
    Pronunciation: kak-i'-nos
    Description: from καί and ἐκεῖνος; likewise that (or those):--and him (other, them), even he, him also, them (also), (and) they.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3165
    There are 277 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέ
    Transliteration: mé
    Pronunciation: meh
    Description: a shorter (and probably original) form of ἐμέ; me:--I, me, my.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1163
    There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεῖ
    Transliteration: deî
    Pronunciation: die
    Description: 3rd person singular active present of δέω; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):--behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
    
14. Strong's Number: G71
    There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄγω
    Transliteration: ágō
    Pronunciation: ag'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:--be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.
    
15. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
    
16. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
17. Strong's Number: G5456
    There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φωνή
    Transliteration: phōnḗ
    Pronunciation: fo-nay'
    Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice.
    
18. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
    
19. Strong's Number: G3391
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μία
    Transliteration: mía
    Pronunciation: mee'-ah
    Description: irregular feminine of εἷς; one or first:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other.
    
20. Strong's Number: G4167
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποίμνη
    Transliteration: poímnē
    Pronunciation: poym'-nay
    Description: contraction from ποιμαίνω; a flock (literally or figuratively):--flock, fold.
    
21. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
    
22. Strong's Number: G4166
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιμήν
    Transliteration: poimḗn
    Pronunciation: poy-mane'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):--shepherd, pastor.