Key Figures — John 10

2 figures

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The Good Shepherd and the Door of the sheep.
In this chapter, Jesus uses the metaphor of the shepherd to describe His relationship with His followers. He emphasizes His role as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, contrasting Himself with hired hands who do not care for the sheep. Jesus also describes Himself as the Door, through which the sheep enter and find salvation.
Related passages
The Pharisees
Religious leaders questioning Jesus' authority.
The Pharisees are present in this chapter as those who do not understand Jesus' parables and challenge His claims. Their lack of understanding and belief contrasts with the recognition and acceptance of Jesus by His sheep.
Related passages
- John 9 (Pharisees' interaction with the man born blind)
- Matthew 23 (Jesus' woes to the Pharisees)

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