John 10:1
American King James Truly, truly, I say to you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
American Standard Version Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
King James Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
World English Bible “Most certainly, I tell you, one who doesn’t enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber.
John 10:2
American King James But he that enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
American Standard Version But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
King James But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
World English Bible But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
John 10:3
American King James To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.
American Standard Version To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
King James To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
World English Bible The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
John 10:4
American King James And when he puts forth his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
American Standard Version When he hath put forth all his own, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
King James And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
World English Bible Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
John 10:5
American King James And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not 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.
King James And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not 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.”
John 10:6
American King James This parable spoke Jesus to them: but they understood not what things they were which he spoke to them.
American Standard Version This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
King James This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
World English Bible Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they didn’t understand what he was telling them.
John 10:7
American King James Then said Jesus to them again, Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
King James Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
World English Bible Jesus therefore said to them again, “Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep’s door.
John 10:8
American King James All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
American Standard Version All that came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
King James All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
World English Bible All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn’t listen to them.
John 10:9
American King James I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
American Standard Version I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.
King James I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
World English Bible I am the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out and will find pasture.
John 10:10
American King James The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
American Standard Version The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have `it' abundantly.
King James The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
World English Bible The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
John 10:11
American King James I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
American Standard Version I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.
King James I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
World English Bible “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:12
American King James But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.
American Standard Version He that is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, beholdeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf snatcheth them, and scattereth `them':
King James But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
World English Bible He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn’t own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them.
John 10:13
American King James The hireling flees, because he is an hireling, and cares not for the sheep.
American Standard Version `he fleeth' because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
King James The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
World English Bible The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care for the sheep.
John 10:14
American King James I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
American Standard Version I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,
King James I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
World English Bible I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I’m known by my own;
John 10:15
American King James As the Father knows me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
American Standard Version even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
King James As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
World English Bible even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:16
American King James And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
American Standard Version And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd.
King James And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
World English Bible I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.
John 10:17
American King James Therefore does my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
American Standard Version Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
King James Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
World English Bible Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
John 10:18
American King James No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
American Standard Version No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.
King James No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
World English Bible No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.”
John 10:19
American King James There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
American Standard Version There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words.
King James There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
World English Bible Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
John 10:20
American King James And many of them said, He has a devil, and is mad; why hear you him?
American Standard Version And many of them said, He hath a demon, and is mad; why hear ye him?
King James And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
World English Bible Many of them said, “He has a demon and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”
John 10:21
American King James Others said, These are not the words of him that has a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
American Standard Version Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed with a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?
King James Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
World English Bible Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It isn’t possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?”
John 10:22
American King James And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
American Standard Version And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem:
King James And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
World English Bible It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem.
John 10:23
American King James And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
American Standard Version it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon's porch.
King James And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
World English Bible It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.
John 10:24
American King James Then came the Jews round about him, and said to him, How long do you make us to doubt? If you be the Christ, tell us plainly.
American Standard Version The Jews therefore came round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou hold us in suspense? If thou art the Christ, tell us plainly.
King James Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
World English Bible The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
John 10:25
American King James Jesus answered them, I told you, and you believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
American Standard Version Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believe not: the works that I do in my Father's name, these bear witness of me.
King James Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you don’t believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me.
John 10:26
American King James But you believe not, because you are not of my sheep, as I said to you.
American Standard Version But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.
King James But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
World English Bible But you don’t believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you.
John 10:27
American King James My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
American Standard Version My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
King James My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
World English Bible My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:28
American King James And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
American Standard Version and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
King James And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
World English Bible I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 10:29
American King James My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
American Standard Version My Father, who hath given `them' unto me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch `them' out of the Father's hand.
King James My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
World English Bible My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
John 10:30
American King James I and my Father are one.
American Standard Version I and the Father are one.
King James I and my Father are one.
World English Bible I and the Father are one.”
John 10:31
American King James Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
American Standard Version The Jews took up stones again to stone him.
King James Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
World English Bible Therefore the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
John 10:32
American King James Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do you stone me?
American Standard Version Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
King James Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?”
John 10:33
American King James The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone you not; but for blasphemy; and because that you, being a man, make yourself God.
American Standard Version The Jews answered him, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
King James The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
World English Bible The Jews answered him, “We don’t stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.”
John 10:34
American King James Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, You are gods?
American Standard Version Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, ye are gods?
King James Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “Isn’t it written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods?’
John 10:35
American King James If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
American Standard Version If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),
King James If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
World English Bible If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture can’t be broken),
John 10:36
American King James Say you of him, whom the Father has sanctified, and sent into the world, You blaspheme; because I said, I am the Son of God?
American Standard Version say ye of him, whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am `the' Son of God?
King James Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
World English Bible do you say of him whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, ‘You blaspheme,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God?’
John 10:37
American King James If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
American Standard Version If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
King James If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
World English Bible If I don’t do the works of my Father, don’t believe me.
John 10:38
American King James But if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works: that you may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
American Standard Version But if I do them, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.
King James But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
World English Bible But if I do them, though you don’t believe me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.”
John 10:39
American King James Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
American Standard Version They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand.
King James Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
World English Bible They sought again to seize him, and he went out of their hand.
John 10:40
American King James And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he stayed.
American Standard Version And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there be abode.
King James And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
World English Bible He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there.
John 10:41
American King James And many resorted to him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spoke of this man were true.
American Standard Version And many came unto him; and they said, John indeed did no sign: but all things whatsoever John spake of this man were true.
King James And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
World English Bible Many came to him. They said, “John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is true.”
John 10:42
American King James And many believed on him there.
American Standard Version And many believed on him there.
King James And many believed on him there.
World English Bible Many believed in him there.