Jesus continues to talk to the crowd.

## I am the gate ##

By referring to himself as "the gate" Jesus is showing that he offers a true way to get what the sheepfold represents. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## pasture ##

The word "pasture" is a grassy area where sheep eat.

## that they might have life ##

The word "they" refers to the sheep. "Life" refers to eternal life.