I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture — the second occurrence of the I-Am statement emphasizes salvation coming exclusively through Jesus as the gate. To 'come in and go out' (a Hebrew idiom for complete freedom and safety) and to find pasture (sustenance and provision) are marks of the saved life under Christ's care. The pastoral imagery of finding pasture echoes Psalm 23 and the OT expectation of the Messiah as provider and protector. This salvation is both entry (coming in) and ongoing freedom (going out), suggesting the complete liberation that Christ offers.

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