This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
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Verse 6 is found in chapter 10 of John. The image of the good shepherd contrasts the legitimate shepherd with those who exploit the flock. Jesus presents his relationship with the sheep through knowledge, protection, and self-giving, and declares that his mission involves giving life.
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Compare John 10:6 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Diesen Spruch sagte Jesus zu ihnen; sie verstanden aber nicht, was es war, das er zu ihnen sagte.
Esta parábola les dijo Jesús; mas ellos no entendieron qué era lo que les decía.
Jésus leur dit cette parabole, mais ils ne comprirent pas de quoi il leur parlait.
Questa similitudine disse loro Gesù; ma essi non riconobbero quali fosser le cose ch’egli ragionava loro.
Jesus disse-lhes esta parábola; mas eles não entenderam o que era que lhes dizia.
耶穌把這比方告訴他們,但他們不明白他所說的是甚麼。
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