I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them too. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd — this verse speaks to the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, breaking down the barrier between Jewish and non-Jewish believers. The 'other sheep not of this fold' represent all who will come to faith through Christ, regardless of ethnicity. The goal is 'one flock and one shepherd' (mia poimnē kai heis poimēn), a unified community under Christ's authority, transcending ethnic and religious boundaries. This anticipates the fulfillment of Isaiah 56:8 and the inclusion of all nations in God's salvation.

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