John 10:13

The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 10:13

BSB
The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.
AKJV
The hireling flees, because he is an hireling, and cares not for the sheep.
CPDV
And the hired hand flees, because he is a hired hand and there is no concern for the sheep within him.
ERV
he fleeth because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
NHEB
And the hired hand flees because he is a hired hand and the sheep means nothing to him.
SMT
The hired flees, because he is hired, and no care is to him for the sheep.

Commentary for John 10:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 10:13
Summary
Hired worker lacks genuine investment
Event
Hireling shows disregard
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching