John 10:12

But he that is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees; and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

In Context

11I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

13The hireling flees, because he is a hireling, and cares not for the sheep.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore wise as serpents, and simple as doves.

Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

1 Timothy 3:8Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain;

Titus 1:7For the overseer[1:7] must be, without reproach, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of gain;

Matthew Henry on John 10:2-19

The Good Shepherd. 1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but… Read the whole commentary →

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