5. But they will never follow a stranger. In fact, they will run away from him. They don't recognize a stranger's voice."
6. Jesus used this story. But the Jews who were there didn't understand what he was telling them.
7. So Jesus said again, "What I'm about to tell you is true. I am like a gate for the sheep.
8. All those who ever came before me were thieves and robbers. But the sheep did not listen to them.