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.
I have other sheep who aren't part of this group yet. I need to bring them in too, and they're going to recognize my voice. Eventually, there's going to be one big family with one shepherd watching over everyone.
Jesus is building one massive, inclusive family where everyone belongs.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus was speaking to a primarily Jewish audience who viewed themselves as God's chosen flock, using the metaphor of a shepherd and sheep to describe His relationship with believers. He referred to "other sheep" as those outside the Jewish community, such as Gentiles, indicating that His mission included gathering them into one unified group. This pointed to the future expansion of the faith beyond Judaism, as the early church began including non-Jews after Jesus' resurrection.
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