Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 10:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 10:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 10 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.”
John 10:3 (KJV)
Commentary on John 10:3
The shepherd is known to the porter (doorkeeper) and calls his sheep by name - they recognize his voice and follow him. This beautiful picture shows intimate relationship between Christ and believers. We're not nameless masses but individually known and called. The sheep's ability to recognize the Shepherd's voice demonstrates spiritual discernment given to true believers.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 10:3
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“I myself”
“having this seal”
“he goes before them”
“and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.”
“I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door”
“and I'm known by my own;”
“which are not of this fold.{Isaiah 56:8} I must bring them also”
“because you are not of my sheep”
“and crooked places straight. I will do these things”
“those he also called. Whom he called”