Joh 10:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : “The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep” (John 10:2 ). The true shepherd has a right to care for the sheep. Jesus is saying that he is the rightful leader, sent by God to care for his people. He comes openly and honestly, not in secret or to do harm.

‏ John 10:2

v. 2: “The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep” (John 10:2 ^a). The true shepherd has a right to care for the sheep. Jesus is saying that he is the rightful leader, sent by God to care for his people. He comes openly and honestly, not in secret or to do harm.