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Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about.
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So he tried again. "I'll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep.
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All those others are up to no good - sheep stealers, every one of them. But the sheep didn't listen to them.
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I am the Gate. Anyone who goes through me will be cared for - will freely go in and out, and find pasture.
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A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.