John 10:1

John · New Testament · Chapter 10

“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.”John 10:1

What Does John 10:1 Mean?

John 10:1 is found in the book of John, chapter 10, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to John 10:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”John 10:9“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”Matthew 7:15“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”John 10:8“All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.”John 10:7“Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.”1 John 4:1“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”Romans 16:18“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”Hebrews 5:4“And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”Jeremiah 3:15“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”Jeremiah 23:32“Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.”Ezekiel 34:2“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?”1 Peter 1:10“Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:”2 Peter 2:1“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”Jeremiah 23:16“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.”Zechariah 11:16“For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.”John 1:51“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”Romans 10:15“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”2 Corinthians 11:13“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.”2 Peter 2:3“And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”Zechariah 11:4“Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;”

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