King James Bible
"And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd."
Jesus refers to believers beyond his immediate Jewish audience, likely pointing to Gentiles who would later join the faith. The metaphor of separate folds reflects the historical division between Jews and non-Jews, acknowledging that God's redemptive plan extends beyond Israel. The word 'must' indicates divine necessity—this expansion is part of God's predetermined plan. Jesus emphasizes that these outsiders will respond to his call just as his current followers do, establishing his universal authority and the authentic recognition between shepherd and sheep. The vision culminates in complete unity under Christ's singular leadership, dissolving ethnic and cultural barriers. This prophetic statement anticipates the church as a unified body where former divisions cease, fulfilling Old Testament promises of all nations worshiping the one true God.