Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” New Living Translation They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.” English Standard Version A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” Berean Standard Bible But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.” Berean Literal Bible But they will never follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers." King James Bible And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. New King James Version Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” New American Standard Bible However, a stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” NASB 1995 “A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” NASB 1977 “And a stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Legacy Standard Bible A stranger they will never follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Amplified Bible They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Christian Standard Bible They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t recognize the voice of strangers.” American Standard Version And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Contemporary English Version The sheep will not follow strangers. They don't recognize a stranger's voice, and they run away. English Revised Version And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. GOD'S WORD® Translation They won't follow a stranger. Instead, they will run away from a stranger because they don't recognize his voice." Good News Translation They will not follow someone else; instead, they will run away from such a person, because they do not know his voice." International Standard Version They'll never follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they don't recognize the voice of strangers." Majority Standard Bible But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.? NET Bible They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not recognize the stranger's voice." New Heart English Bible They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they do not know the voice of strangers." Webster's Bible Translation And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Weymouth New Testament But a stranger they will by no means follow, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers." World English Bible They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don’t know the voice of strangers.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they have not known the voice of strangers.” Berean Literal Bible But they will never follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers." Young's Literal Translation and a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him, because they have not known the voice of strangers.' Smith's Literal Translation And a stranger they would not follow, but they will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers. Catholic Public Domain Version But they do not follow a stranger; instead they flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.” New American Bible But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers.” New Revised Standard Version They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sheep do not follow a stranger, but they run away from him; because they do not know the voice of a stranger. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the flock goes not after a stranger, but flees from him, for it does not know a stranger's voice.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him; for they know not the voice of strangers. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And a stranger will they not follow, but will fly from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Mace New Testament a stranger they will not follow, but flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. Weymouth New Testament But a stranger they will by no means follow, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus the Good Shepherd…4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice. ” 6Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.… Cross References John 10:27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, John 10:3-4 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. / When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 2 Peter 2:1-3 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Ezekiel 34:2-6 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. ... Isaiah 56:10-11 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. / Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: Zechariah 11:15-17 And the LORD said to me: “Take up once more the equipment of a foolish shepherd. / For behold, I will raise up a shepherd in the land who will neither care for the lost, nor seek the young, nor heal the broken, nor sustain the healthy, but he will devour the flesh of the choice sheep and tear off their hooves. / Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May a sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered and his right eye utterly blinded!” Matthew 15:14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. Treasury of Scripture And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 1 Kings 22:7 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him? Proverbs 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Mark 4:24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. Jump to Previous Fact Flee Flight Follow Keeper Means Recognize Run Simply Strange Stranger Strangers Stranger's VoiceJump to Next Fact Flee Flight Follow Keeper Means Recognize Run Simply Strange Stranger Strangers Stranger's VoiceJohn 10 1. Jesus is the door, and the good shepherd.19. Diverse opinions of him. 23. He proves by his works that he is Jesus the Son of God; 31. escapes the Jews; 39. and goes again beyond Jordan, where many believe on him. But they will never follow a stranger; This phrase emphasizes the discernment of true believers, likened to sheep who recognize their shepherd's voice. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, shepherds had a close relationship with their sheep, who would only follow their own shepherd. This reflects the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers. The imagery of sheep and shepherd is prevalent throughout Scripture, such as in Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34, where God is depicted as the shepherd of His people. This phrase underscores the idea that true believers will not be led astray by false teachings or false prophets, as warned in Matthew 7:15. in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and whose voice they recognize. 2. Sheep Symbolic of believers who follow the voice of Jesus and not that of strangers. 3. Stranger Represents false teachers or influences that lead believers away from the truth. 4. Pharisees Religious leaders of the time, often seen as strangers leading people away from the true teachings of God. 5. Jerusalem The setting of many of Jesus' teachings, including this discourse on the Good Shepherd. Teaching Points Recognizing the Shepherd's VoiceBelievers must cultivate a deep relationship with Jesus to discern His voice amidst the noise of the world. Fleeing from False Teachings Just as sheep flee from strangers, Christians should actively avoid teachings and influences that contradict the truth of Scripture. The Importance of Discernment Spiritual discernment is crucial in identifying the voice of the Good Shepherd versus the voice of strangers. The Role of Scripture in Guidance Regular engagement with the Bible helps believers recognize and follow the voice of Jesus. Community and Accountability Being part of a faith community provides support and accountability in following the true Shepherd.(5) And a stranger will they not follow.--The " stranger" is any one other than their own shepherd, and the term is not to be limited to the "thief" and "robber" of John 10:1. The thought is of the flock following the shepherd to the pasture. On the road they would meet other persons whom they would not follow. Some would, as thieves and robbers, seek to lead them away, calling them by their names and imitating their shepherd's cry; but they have, by long usage, got to know his voice, and will not follow a stranger. But will flee from him.--A strange word is a source of alarm to them. With the known tone of the shepherd's voice they have learnt to associate protection, guidance, food. His voice recalls these associations. A stranger's voice is something unknown, and therefore feared. It is as the voice of a plundering Arab who has called the flock before, or as the cry of a wild beast who has broken into the fold at night. The associations with unfamiliar words are only of things which are evil. Verse 5. - But a stranger will they by no means follow, for they know not the voice of strangers. The negative is strongly expressed. The sheep, who know their shepherd's voice, will not take the lead of a stranger or an alien; i.e. of a "thief or robber." If these secure the sheep at all, it is by violence or stealth, by unfair means, by illegitimate methods.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they will never follow ἀκολουθήσουσιν (akolouthēsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. a stranger; ἀλλοτρίῳ (allotriō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 245: From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. in fact, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. they will flee φεύξονται (pheuxontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5343: To flee, escape, shun. Apparently a primary verb; to run away; by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they do not recognize οἴδασιν (oidasin) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. [his] voice.” φωνήν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. Links John 10:5 NIVJohn 10:5 NLT John 10:5 ESV John 10:5 NASB John 10:5 KJV John 10:5 BibleApps.com John 10:5 Biblia Paralela John 10:5 Chinese Bible John 10:5 French Bible John 10:5 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 10:5 They will by no means follow (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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