The Gospel of John

The Gospel of John – The Good Shepherd

Jesus' references here to a good shepherd and shepherding are pointed barbs at these hypocritical, self-serving figures. In this section, Jesus actually creates three separate metaphors; these are not meant to be understood as a single analogy. The first comes in verses 1 through 6, the second in verses 7 through 9, and the third… Continue reading The Gospel of John – The Good Shepherd

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