John 10:6

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they didn’t understand what he was telling them.

World English Bible (WEB)

This{G5026} parable{G3942} spake{G2036}{(G5627)} Jesus{G2424} unto them{G846}: but{G1161} they{G1565} understood{G1097}{(G5627)} not{G3756} what things{G5101} they were{G2258}{(G5713)} which{G3739} he spake{G2980}{(G5707)} unto them{G846}.

Strong's King James

(6) This figurative saying, Yeshua spoke to them but they didn't know what it was He spoke to them.

The F.O.G

Jesus shared this shepherding metaphor, but His listeners didn't fully grasp the spiritual significance of His words.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

This similitude spake Jesus to them, and they knew not what the things were that he was speaking to them;

Young's Literal Translation

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John 10:6

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Jean Paul Joseph

John 10:6