What does John 10:4 mean?

John 10:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 10:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

6This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

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