The gospel of john chapter 10 commentary

This term does not occur in the synoptic gospels, where parabolhv is used. The effect of such a view is to deny that the record was written by the apostle john or by any inspired. See chapter 6 in the excellent commentary by karoline lewis, john minneapolis. Men, as creatures depending on their creator, are called the sheep of his pasture.

John 6 records christs fourth journey in the third year of his ministry when he preached by the sea of galilee. John 10 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 10 in plain english. John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. John 10 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up. Chapter 10 of the gospel of john original greek text and. Jesus continues his confrontation of the jewish leaders of the scribes and pharisee who had set. Each year of the lectionary assigns different portions of chapter 10 of john for the fourth sunday of easter. Biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples john 6. He was in the world,this is to be understood, not of his incarnation. Christ and his gospel have often found better entertainment.

John 10 matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. John 10, new international version niv the bible app. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of john. John 10 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth versebyverse bible study of john chapter 10 in plain english that everyone can understand. Millard p325 describes how liberal skeptics argued that the gospel of john was actually written after ad 150. Note, there is a mutual acquaintance between christ and true believers. John 4 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Jesus healed the blind man, precipitating a controversy with the pharisees, who refused to believe that jesus had performed a miracle and who tried to discredit jesus.

All the people came to him, and c he sat down and taught them. Later scholars have called her work into question, however, due to problems dating the materials of the jewish lectionary. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. A reminder about the lectionary is necessary before we move into commentary on the verses themselves. Commentaries for john chapter 10 jesus is the good shepherd who is gathering his flock. There is no indication there was a gap in time and it appears this discourse takes place after john 9 when jesus healed the man born blind. One evidence of johns intended audience as being to the world was that he often explains names, places and customs which would be unfamiliar to nonjews, indicating the audience that god. This simple creature the sheep has this special note among all animals, that it quickly hears the voice of the shepherd, follows.

Study the bible online using commentary on john 10 and more. But he who comes in through the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Jesus responds with further explanation, first of himself as the door 10. Johns gospel to the ancient jewish lectionary system oxford. From the gospel of john the burial of jesus john 19. Contrast between the good shepherd and the false shepherds of israel. Christs parabolical discourse concerning himself as the door of the sheepfold, and the shepherd of the sheep v. John 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Johns statement of purpose is directly linked with jesus blessing upon those who have not seen and yet have believed v. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It was essential to complete the burial before sunset. The dispute christ had with the jews in the temple at the feast of dedication v.

The writer eusebius about ad 260339 believed that john knew about the other three gospels. Thomas cajetan commented in the early 1500s that the person who divided the text of the gospel into chapters was not very judicious in beginning john 10 here. Bernard, a critical and exegetical commentary on the gospel according to. Jesus here draws a contrast between earthly and heavenly blessings. The context biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions. David guzik commentary on john 10, where jesus gives a contrast between the good shepherd and the fans shepherds of israel. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of johnchapter 10. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not. Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.

In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. He answered and said, whether he be a sinner or no, i know not. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. Jesus now puts the events of chapter 9 into perspective by contrasting himself, the good shepherd, with the. Chapter 10 of the gospel of john original greek text and translation chapter 10 of the gospel of john original greek text and translation. But when he read them, john had not yet written his gospel. I am the good shepherd jesus, having represented himself as the door of the sheep, and intimated the regards which ought to be maintained to him as such, particularly by those that professed to be teachers of others, now changes the similitude, and represents himself, by way of eminence, the good shepherd, namely, the person frequently foretold in. This shows this message followed his confrontation with the jews in chapter 9. Munzi jim caveizels real story almost died during shooting the passion duration. Jesus now puts the events of chapter 9 into perspective by contrasting himself, the good shepherd, with the pharisees, whom he identifies with the evil shepherds of ezekiel 34.

The lack of faith in john chapter 10 the jewish people were tired of being kept in the dark about the nature of christs person, so in verse 24, they ask him directly. We are continuing in our study of the gospel of john and we are looking at chapter ten and we want to pick up from the theme here that we. He was still just talking to people about his life with jesus. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of. He is acquainted with all that are now of his flock john 10. David guzik study guide for john 10 blue letter bible.

Unto the parties whom he was addressing in the last section. The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. John agreed that the other gospels were true accounts. The i am the good shepherd passage has as its background the story of the man born blind 9. Jesus had remained in jerusalem after the feast of tabernacles. The church of god in the world is as a sheepfold, exposed to deceivers and persecutors. The jews gathered around him, saying, how long will you keep us in suspense.