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165:2.1 A company of over three hundred [[Jerusalem]]ites, [[Pharisees]] and others, followed [[Jesus]] north to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] when he hastened away from the [[jurisdiction]] of the [[Sanhedrin|Jewish rulers]] at the ending of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_Dedication feast of the dedication]; and it was in the [[presence]] of these Jewish [[teachers]] and [[leaders]], as well as in the hearing of the [[twelve apostles]], that [[Jesus]] preached the [[sermon]] on the " [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Shepherd Good Shepherd]. " After half an hour of informal [[discussion]], speaking to a [[group]] of about one hundred, [[Jesus]] said:

165:2.1 A company of over three hundred [[Jerusalem]]ites, [[Pharisees]] and others, followed [[Jesus]] north to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pella,_Jordan Pella] when he hastened away from the [[jurisdiction]] of the [[Sanhedrin|Jewish rulers]] at the ending of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_Dedication feast of the dedication]; and it was in the [[presence]] of these Jewish [[teachers]] and [[leaders]], as well as in the hearing of the [[twelve apostles]], that [[Jesus]] preached the [[sermon]] on the " [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Shepherd Good Shepherd]. " After half an hour of informal [[discussion]], speaking to a [[group]] of about one hundred, [[Jesus]] said:

165:2.2 " On this night I have much to tell you, and since many of you are my [[disciples]] and some of you my bitter [[enemies]], I will present my teaching in a [[parable]], so that you may each take for yourself that which finds a [[reception]] in your [[heart]].

165:2.2 " On this night I have much to tell you, and since many of you are my [[disciples]] and some of you my bitter [[enemies]], I will present my teaching in a [[parable]], so that you may each take for yourself that which finds a [[reception]] in your [[heart]].

165:2.3 " Tonight, here before me are men who would be willing to die for me and for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and some of them will so offer themselves in the years to come; and here also are some of you, [[slaves]] of [[tradition]], who have followed me down from [[Jerusalem]], and who, with your [[darkened]] and [[deluded]] [[leaders]], seek to [[kill]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. The life which I now live in the [[flesh]] shall [[judge]] both of you, the true [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd shepherds] and the false shepherds. If the false shepherd were blind, he would have no [[sin]], but you claim that you see; you [[profess]] to be [[teachers]] in [[Israel]]; therefore does your [[sin]] remain upon you.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_9]

165:2.3 " Tonight, here before me are men who would be willing to die for me and for this [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]], and some of them will so offer themselves in the years to come; and here also are some of you, [[slaves]] of [[tradition]], who have followed me down from [[Jerusalem]], and who, with your [[darkened]] and [[deluded]] [[leaders]], seek to [[kill]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man]. The life which I now live in the [[flesh]] shall [[judge]] both of you, the true [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd shepherds] and the false shepherds. If the false shepherd were blind, he would have no [[sin]], but you claim that you see; you [[profess]] to be [[teachers]] in [[Israel]]; therefore does your [[sin]] remain upon you.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_9]

165:2.4 " The true shepherd gathers his flock into the fold for the night in times of [[danger]]. And when the morning has come, he enters into the fold by the door, and when he calls, the sheep know his [[voice]]. Every shepherd who gains entrance to the sheepfold by any other means than by the door is a thief and a robber. The true shepherd enters the fold after the porter has opened the door for him, and his sheep, knowing his [[voice]], come out at his [[word]]; and when they that are his are thus brought forth, the true shepherd goes before them; he [[leads]] the way and the sheep follow him. His sheep follow him because they know his [[voice]]; they will not follow a stranger. They will flee from the stranger because they know not his [[voice]]. This [[Public|multitude]] which is gathered about us here are like sheep without a shepherd, but when we speak to them, they [[know]] the shepherd's [[voice]], and they follow after us; at least, those who [[hunger]] for [[truth]] and [[thirst]] for [[righteousness]] do. Some of you are not of my fold; you know not my [[voice]], and you do not follow me. And because you are false shepherds, the sheep know not your [[voice]] and will not follow you. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10]

165:2.4 " The true shepherd gathers his flock into the fold for the night in times of [[danger]]. And when the morning has come, he enters into the fold by the door, and when he calls, the sheep know his [[voice]]. Every shepherd who gains entrance to the sheepfold by any other means than by the door is a thief and a robber. The true shepherd enters the fold after the porter has opened the door for him, and his sheep, knowing his [[voice]], come out at his [[word]]; and when they that are his are thus brought forth, the true shepherd goes before them; he [[leads]] the way and the sheep follow him. His sheep follow him because they know his [[voice]]; they will not follow a stranger. They will flee from the stranger because they know not his [[voice]]. This [[Public|multitude]] which is gathered about us here are like sheep without a shepherd, but when we speak to them, they [[know]] the shepherd's [[voice]], and they follow after us; at least, those who [[hunger]] for [[truth]] and [[thirst]] for [[righteousness]] do. Some of you are not of my fold; you know not my [[voice]], and you do not follow me. And because you are false shepherds, the sheep know not your [[voice]] and will not follow you. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10]

165:2.5 And when [[Jesus]] had [[spoken]] this [[parable]], no one asked him a [[question]]. After a time he began again to speak and went on to [[discuss]] the [[parable]]:

165:2.5 And when [[Jesus]] had [[spoken]] this [[parable]], no one asked him a [[question]]. After a time he began again to speak and went on to [[discuss]] the [[parable]]:

165:2.6 " You who would be the undershepherds of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s flocks must not only be [[worthy]] [[leaders]], but you must also feed the flock with [[good]] [[food]]; you are not true shepherds unless you lead your flocks into green [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasture pastures] and beside still waters.

165:2.6 " You who would be the undershepherds of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s flocks must not only be [[worthy]] [[leaders]], but you must also feed the flock with [[good]] [[food]]; you are not true shepherds unless you lead your flocks into green [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasture pastures] and beside still waters.

165:2.7 " And now, lest some of you too easily [[comprehend]] this [[parable]], I will [[declare]] that I am both the door to [[the Father]]'s sheepfold and at the same time the true shepherd of my Father's flocks. Every shepherd who seeks to enter the fold without me shall fail, and the sheep will not hear his [[voice]]. I, with those who minister with me, am the door. Every [[soul]] who enters upon the [[eternal]] way by the means I have created and [[ordained]] shall be saved and will be able to go on to the [[attainment]] of the [[eternal]] pastures of [[Paradise]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10]

165:2.7 " And now, lest some of you too easily [[comprehend]] this [[parable]], I will [[declare]] that I am both the door to [[the Father]]'s sheepfold and at the same time the true shepherd of my Father's flocks. Every shepherd who seeks to enter the fold without me shall fail, and the sheep will not hear his [[voice]]. I, with those who minister with me, am the door. Every [[soul]] who enters upon the [[eternal]] way by the means I have created and [[ordained]] shall be saved and will be able to go on to the [[attainment]] of the [[eternal]] pastures of [[Paradise]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_10]

165:2.8 " But I also am the true shepherd who is willing even to lay down his life for the sheep. The thief breaks into the fold only to [[steal]], and to [[kill]], and to destroy; but I have come that you all may have life and have it more [[abundantly]]. He who is a hireling, when [[danger]] arises, will flee and allow the sheep to be scattered and destroyed; but the true shepherd will not flee when the wolf comes; he will [[protect]] his flock and, if [[necessary]], lay down his life for his sheep. Verily, verily, I say to you, [[friends]] and [[enemies]], I am the true shepherd; I know my own and my own know me. I will not flee in the face of [[danger]]. I will finish this service of the completion of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s will, and I will not forsake the flock which [[the Father]] has in[[trust]]ed to my keeping.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.8 " But I also am the true shepherd who is willing even to lay down his life for the sheep. The thief breaks into the fold only to [[steal]], and to [[kill]], and to destroy; but I have come that you all may have life and have it more [[abundantly]]. He who is a hireling, when [[danger]] arises, will flee and allow the sheep to be scattered and destroyed; but the true shepherd will not flee when the wolf comes; he will [[protect]] his flock and, if [[necessary]], lay down his life for his sheep. Verily, verily, I say to you, [[friends]] and [[enemies]], I am the true shepherd; I know my own and my own know me. I will not flee in the face of [[danger]]. I will finish this service of the completion of [[Universal Father|my Father]]'s will, and I will not forsake the flock which [[the Father]] has in[[trust]]ed to my keeping.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.9 " But I have many [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33 other sheep] not of this fold, and these [[words]] are true not only of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_49 this world]. These other sheep also hear and know my [[voice]], and I have [[promised]] [[the Father]] that they shall all be brought into one fold, one brotherhood of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40 sons of God]. And then shall you all know the [[voice]] of one shepherd, the true shepherd, and shall all acknowledge the [[fatherhood]] of [[God]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.9 " But I have many [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33 other sheep] not of this fold, and these [[words]] are true not only of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_49 this world]. These other sheep also hear and know my [[voice]], and I have [[promised]] [[the Father]] that they shall all be brought into one fold, one brotherhood of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40 sons of God]. And then shall you all know the [[voice]] of one shepherd, the true shepherd, and shall all acknowledge the [[fatherhood]] of [[God]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.10 " And so shall you [[know]] why [[the Father]] [[loves]] me and has put all of his flocks in this [[domain]] in my hands for keeping; it is because [[the Father]] knows that I will not falter in the safeguarding of the sheepfold, that I will not desert my sheep, and that, if it shall be required, I will not hesitate to lay down my life in the [[service]] of his manifold flocks. But, [[mind]] you, if I lay down my life, I will take it up again. No man nor any other [[creature]] can take away my life. I have the right and the [[power]] to lay down my life, and I have the same power and right to take it up again. You cannot [[understand]] this, but I [[received]] such [[authority]] from [[Universal Father|my Father]] even before this world was. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.10 " And so shall you [[know]] why [[the Father]] [[loves]] me and has put all of his flocks in this [[domain]] in my hands for keeping; it is because [[the Father]] knows that I will not falter in the safeguarding of the sheepfold, that I will not desert my sheep, and that, if it shall be required, I will not hesitate to lay down my life in the [[service]] of his manifold flocks. But, [[mind]] you, if I lay down my life, I will take it up again. No man nor any other [[creature]] can take away my life. I have the right and the [[power]] to lay down my life, and I have the same power and right to take it up again. You cannot [[understand]] this, but I [[received]] such [[authority]] from [[Universal Father|my Father]] even before this world was. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.11 When they heard these [[words]], his [[apostles]] were [[confused]], his [[disciples]] were [[amazed]], while the [[Pharisees]] from [[Jerusalem]] and around about went out into the night, saying, " He is either mad or has a [[devil]]. " But even some of the [[Jerusalem]] [[teachers]] said: " He [[speaks]] like one having [[authority]]; besides, who ever saw one having a [[devil]] open the eyes of a man [[born]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind] and do all of the [[wonderful]] things which this man has done? "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.11 When they heard these [[words]], his [[apostles]] were [[confused]], his [[disciples]] were [[amazed]], while the [[Pharisees]] from [[Jerusalem]] and around about went out into the night, saying, " He is either mad or has a [[devil]]. " But even some of the [[Jerusalem]] [[teachers]] said: " He [[speaks]] like one having [[authority]]; besides, who ever saw one having a [[devil]] open the eyes of a man [[born]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindness blind] and do all of the [[wonderful]] things which this man has done? "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.12 On the morrow about half of these Jewish [[teachers]] professed [[belief]] in [[Jesus]], and the other half in dismay returned to [[Jerusalem]] and their [[homes]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

165:2.12 On the morrow about half of these Jewish [[teachers]] professed [[belief]] in [[Jesus]], and the other half in dismay returned to [[Jerusalem]] and their [[homes]].[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_10]

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[[Category:Paper 165 - The Perean Mission Begins]]

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[[Category: Parables]]

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