Not long before he spoke the illustration recorded at John 10: 1 - 16, Jesus had told his disciples that it was only to a “little flock ” that his Father had approved of giving the heavenly Kingdom.
Natuke aega enne seda, kui Jeesus tõi piltliku näite, mis on kirjas Johannese 10: 1 — 16, rääkis ta oma jüngritele, et tema Isa on arvanud heaks anda taevase Kuningriigi ainult „väikesele karjale ”.