John 10:5 “But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from hi…”

John 10:5

But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don’t know the voice of strangers.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

But they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.

Young's Literal Translation

and a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him, because they have not known the voice of strangers.'

Bible in Basic English

They will not go after another who is not their keeper, but will go from him in flight, because his voice is strange to them.

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Cross references

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

Colossians 2:6–10 Proverbs 19:27 Mark 4:24 Ephesians 4:11–15 1 Peter 2:1–3 Revelation 2:2

Colossians 2:6–10 · BSB

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Proverbs 19:27 · BSB

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Mark 4:24 · BSB

He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.

Ephesians 4:11–15 · BSB

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

1 Peter 2:1–3 · BSB

Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

Revelation 2:2 · BSB

I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

6Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them.

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