“Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them.
‘I am the Gate for the sheep,’ he said. ‘All others who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the Gate. Those who come in by way of the Gate will be saved and will go in and out and find green pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.
I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep'” John 10-6-11 (LTB).
