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John 10:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When he brings his sheep out, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow because they recognize his voice.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Real leadership isn't about pushing people from behind — it's about going first and being someone worth following.

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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.

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